26 12 011 Replacing Grooved Ball Bearing In Propeller Shaft Center Bearing

26 12 011 Replacing grooved ball bearing in centre mount of propeller shaft

Special tools required:





Necessary preliminary tasks:
^ Replace propeller shaft centre mount

Press grooved ball bearing using special tool 23 1 160 out of centre mount (1).





Note:
Illustration shows E46.





Coat rubber-coated bearing seat of centre mount (2) with Circolight.

Circolight, refer to BMW Parts Service.

Using special tools 33 3 202 / 33 3 203, press new grooved ball bearing (1) into centre mount (2).

Note:
Illustration shows E46.