Version With Slide

Replacing Complete Propeller Shaft Center Mount - Version With Slide
Remove propeller shaft.
Refer to 26 11 000





Mark installed position of front propeller-shaft section to rear propeller-shaft section.

Caution: Propeller shaft was balanced in assembled state so that propeller-shaft sections must not be turned when re-installed.





Pull off rear propeller-shaft section.

Installation note:
Unscrew locking sleeve (1).
Before assembling the propeller shaft brackets, first fit clamping bush (1), washer (2) and rubber ring (3).
Clean and lubricate splines with Molykote Longterm 2.
Refer to BMW Parts Service.

Assemble propeller shaft in such a way that punch marks are aligned.





Only possible for version with universal joint on transmission:

Note: Propeller shaft sections are mounted in such a way that universal joints are in one plane.

If sliding piece is mistakenly dismantled without marking, the only assembly error possible is a 180° offset due to balancing operation.





Lift out circlip (4).

Take off dust cover (5).





Apply Kukko puller on center mount in such a way that dust cover (6) cannot be damaged. Pull off center mount with ball bearing.





If dust cover was damaged (deformed), pull off dust cover with Kukko puller and replace.

Knock on dust cover to fit tightly using Special Tool 23 1 160.





Drive on center mount with ball bearing to fit tightly using Special Tool 23 1 160.

Caution: Check synchronization and movement of center mount.