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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 Circo-light.
Circo-light, refer to BMW Parts Service.
Use special tools 33 3 202/ 33 3 203 to press deep groove ball bearing (1) into centre mount (2).

NOTE: Illustration shows E46.