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

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

Special tools required:





Necessary preliminary work:
^ Replace propeller shaft centre bearing





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 Department.

Use special tools 33 3 202/ 33 3 203 to press grooved ball bearing (1) into centre mount (2).

Note:
Illustration shows E46.