Replacing Complete Propeller Shaft Center Mount

26 12 001 - Replacing complete propeller shaft center mount





Special tools required:
- 00 7 500 00 7 500 Universal Puller Kukko 17/K
- 23 1 160





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove propeller shaft.





Note:
The propeller shaft is balanced. The front and rear propeller shafts must be reassembled in the same position.

Detach gaiter (1) from groove (2).

Mark front propeller shaft (3) and rear propeller shaft (4) in one plane.

Installation:
Make sure gaiter (1) is securely seated in groove (2).





Pull propeller shaft apart.





Installation:
If necessary, insert new clamping ring (1) into front propeller shaft (2).





Release gaiter (1) with screwdriver from groove (2) and pull off over longitudinal splines.

Installation:
Apply a coating of grease to longitudinal splines on shaft.
Grease, refer to BMW Service Operating Fluids.
Push gaiter (1) during installation into groove (2) and make sure it is firmly seated.
Observe markings and force front propeller shaft onto longitudinal splines (markings must be flush).





Install special tool 00 7 500 00 7 500 Universal Puller Kukko 17/K between center mount (1) and universal joint (2).





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





Force new center mount (1) onto propeller shaft. Collar (2) must point in direction of travel towards front propeller shaft. Drive center mount firmly home with special tool 23 1 160.