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

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





Special tools required:
- 00 7 500 00 7 500 Universal Puller Kukko 17/K
- 24 0 090
- 24 1 050
- 33 1 307 33 1 300 Rillex Tapered Roller Bearing Extractor





Remove propeller shaft Removing and Installing Complete Propeller Shaft (Constant-Velocity Joint).





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. centre mark) is not permitted.





Release screw (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 Propeller Shaft Complete.





Remove shim and dust gaiter.





Pull off centre bearing with special tool 00 7 500 00 7 500 Universal Puller Kukko 17/K / 33 1 307 33 1 300 Rillex Tapered Roller Bearing Extractor and commercially available puller.





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

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

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