Replacing Complete Propeller Shaft Center Bearing (Constant-Velocity Joint)

26 12 001 Replacing complete propeller shaft center bearing (constant-velocity joint)

Remove propeller shaft.





Important! Propeller shaft is balanced as a unit.

Mark front propeller shaft relative to rear propeller shaft with paint stick.
Marking by means of engraving which causes surface damage (e.g.center mark) is not permitted.





Unscrew bolt (1).
Pull propeller shaft apart.

Installation:
Thread free from grease.

When pushing shaft together, make sure that markings match up.
Insert bolt (1) with thread-locking liquid,
refer to BMW Parts Service.
Tightening torque, 26 11 5AZ.





Remove shim and dust gaiter.





Pull off center bearing with special tool 00 7 500/33 1 307 and commercially available puller.

Drive new center bearing firmly home with special tool 24 0 090 or 24 1 050.

Note: Bearing inner race diameter 30 mm, use special tool 24 0 090.





Bearing inner race diameter 35 mm, use special tool 24 1 050.