26 12 001 Replacing Complete Propeller Shaft Centre Mount

26 12 001 Replacing complete propeller shaft centre bearing






Special tools required:
- 00 7 500
- 23 2 430






Necessary preliminary work:
- Remove propeller shaft.






Note:

The propeller shaft is balanced.

The front and rear propeller shafts must be reassembled in the same position.

Mark front propeller shaft (1) and rear propeller shaft (2) in one plane.


Undo bolt (3) and pull apart propeller shaft.

Replace screw.

Tightening torque 26 11 5AZ.






Installation note:

Pay attention to installed position of spacer ring (1).

Clean thread (2).






Install special tool 00 7 500 between centre bearing (1) and propeller shaft (2).






Using a hydraulic press, force centre mount (1) off propeller shaft (2).

Installation note:

Apply a coating of grease to longitudinal splines on shaft.

Grease, refer to BMW Service Operating Fluids.






Use special tool 23 2 430 to press on new centre bearing (1).