Procedures

26 11 160 Replacing constant-velocity joint for propeller shaft

Special tools required:
^ 23 1 040
^ 24 1 040
^ 26 1 070
^ 26 1 110





Remove propeller shaft.





Lift out retainer.

Installation:
Replace retaining ring.





Drive out knurled pin.

Installation:
Install shims (1).





Press gaiter off constant velocity joint.

Installation:
Inject new grease into constant velocity joint from rubber gaiter and flange sides.
Grease,
refer to BMW Parts Service.

Insert sealing washer (1) in constant velocity joint.
Detach constant velocity joint with special tool 26 1 070 or 26 1 110.








Installation:
Drive on constant velocity joint with special tool 23 1 040 or 24 1 040 as far as it will go.





Installation:
Shoulder (1) for sealing washer must point to gaiter.

Toothing must be free from grease.
Thread locking: apply Loctite 648.

Important! Keep Loctite out of ball paths.
Clean toothing and apply a light coating of oil.