Replacing Complete Propeller Shaft Center Bearing (Constant-Velocity Joint)

26 12 001 - Replacing complete propeller shaft center bearing (constant-velocity joint)





Special tools required:
- 00 7 500
- 24 0 090 24 0 090 Drift
- 24 1 050 24 1 050 Impact Bush
- 33 1 307





Remove propeller shaft Removing and Installing Complete Propeller Shaft.





Important!
Propeller shaft is balanced as a unit.

Mark front propeller shaft relative to rear propeller shaft with paint stick.

Marking by means of engraving which causes surface damage (e.g. center mark) is not permitted.





Release screw (1).

Pull propeller shaft apart.

Installation:
Thread free from grease.

When pushing shaft together, make sure that markings match up.

Insert bolt (1) with thread-locking liquid,

refer to BMW Parts Service.

Tightening torque 26 11 5AZ [1][2]Drive/Propeller Shaft.





Remove shim and dust gaiter.





Pull off center bearing with special tool 00 7 500 / 33 1 307 and commercially available puller.





Drive new center bearing firmly home with special tool 24 0 090 24 0 090 Drift or 24 1 050 24 1 050 Impact Bush.

Note:
Bearing inside diameter 30 mm, use special tool 24 0 090 24 0 090 Drift.

Bearing inside diameter 35 mm, use special tool 24 1 050 24 1 050 Impact Bush.