RE: jacking an E36

[alex.fadeev@xxxxxxxxxxx]

"Richard Potter" <potter@domain.elided> wrote:
> I also have a question about where to place the jack.  I have been 
> using the rear differential as a jacking point to lift my '95 325i.

OK.

> It is of great convenience to be able to lift both rear wheels at 
> the same time. 

Absolutely!

> Am I risking damaging the final drive?  Thanks for your advice

Rich,
My guess is no. 
The only concern I would have is about picking a good horizontal lifting 
point on the diff casing. 
I place my AC jack with a rubber hockey puck in the saddle right under the 
rear axle carrier. The picture below may or may not help to visualize the 
location: http://www.unofficialbmw.com/all/tools/all_jacking_and_supporting_your_car.html
But there is more than one way to skin the cat. Just remember to never 
crawl under a car supported only by the jack. Put some jack stands first, 
than dive in.

alex f

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