26 11 000 Removing and Installing Propeller Shaft (Inserted) Completely

26 11 000 Removing and installing propeller shaft (inserted) completely

Special tools required:







IMPORTANT:
The inlay nut on the transfer box must be replaced.
The sunk nut already has a screw locking.
After the propeller shaft has been screwed into the transfer box (inlay nut), a minimum hardening time of 2 hours must be complied with.
The hardening time may be extended at lower temperatures.
Failure to comply with these instructions may cause serious damage.







Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove complete exhaust system
- Remove exhaust bracket and stiffening strut
- Remove heat shields







Release screws.
Replace screws.







Installation note:
Check centering mount (1).
If necessary, replace damaged centering.
Grease centering mount.
- Grease: BMW Service Operating Fluids.

Installation note:
Tighten down screws/bolts to specified torque.







Secure angle of rotation special tool 00 9 120 with magnets 00 9 130 to vehicle underbody and screw down further according to angle of rotation.
Tightening torque 26 11 2AZ







Slacken screws (1)
Using a suitable tool (2), secure propeller shaft at centre universal joint against turning.
Remove screws of centre mount fully only after opening insert nut.
Tightening torque 26 11 4AZ







IMPORTANT:
The bi-hexagonal flange nut must not be used for bracing.
Failure to comply with this instruction may result in serious damage to the transfer box.

Release inlay nut in clockwise direction with special tool 33 5 070 and 33 0 080.
Tightening torque 26 11 1AZ







Remove retaining clip (1) and gasket (2).

Installation note:
Retaining clip and gasket must be replaced.







Remove insert nut (1).

Installation note:
Insert nut must be replaced.
The sunk nut is equipped with a screw locking.
Prior to the first journey, a minimum hardening time of 2 hours must be complied with.
Failure to comply with these instructions may cause serious damage.







Before installing propeller shaft:
Clean insert collar (1) on flange nut and gearing on bevel pinion (2).
Fill insert collar (1) with grease.
Grease: BMW Service Operating Fluids.







Clean thread (1) of joint hub to remove adhesive residues.
Hub gearing (2) must be greased.
Grease: BMW Service Operating Fluids.

IMPORTANT: Thread of joint hub must not be fouled with grease.







Place flange nut (1) with gasket in insert collar of flange nut.
Install retaining clip (2).







IMPORTANT:
Adhere without fail to installation and screw-fastening sequence.

Installation sequence:
1. Join output shaft to rear axle final drive
2. Join output shaft to transmission
3. Join centre mount

Screw-fastening sequence:
1. Insert nut
2. Flexible disc to rear axle final drive
3. Centre mount







IMPORTANT:
The bi-hexagonal flange nut (2) must not be used for bracing.
Failure to comply with this instruction may result in serious damage to the transfer box.
Insert nut must be screwed into place within 5 minutes.

Slide propeller shaft (1) to the limit position onto insert nut and secure.
Secure propeller shaft at centre universal joint against turning with a mounting lever.
Tightening torque 26 11 1AZ