26 11 160 Replacing constant-velocity joint for propeller shaft: Procedure

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Lift out retainer.

Fig 1: Removing Retaining Ring

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Installation:

Replace retaining ring.

Drive out knurled pin.

Installation:

Install shims (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Shims

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Press gaiter off constant velocity joint.

Installation:

Inject new grease into constant velocity joint from rubber gaiter and flange sides.

Grease, refer to BMW SERVICE OPERATING FLUIDS .

Insert sealing washer (1) in constant velocity joint.

Fig 3: Inserting Sealing Washer In Constant Velocity Joint

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Detach constant velocity joint with special tool 26 1 070 or 26 1 110.

Fig 4: Removing Constant Velocity Joint

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Installation:

Drive on constant velocity joint with special tool 23 1 040 or 24 1 040 as far as it will go.

Fig 5: Drive On Constant Velocity Joint

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Installation:

Shoulder (1) for sealing washer must point to gaiter.

Toothing must be free from grease.

Thread locking: apply Loctite 648.

IMPORTANT: Keep Loctite out of ball paths.
Clean toothing and apply a light coating of oil.

Fig 6: Identifying Toothing & Area To Apply Thread Locking

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