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

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

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. centre mark) is not permitted.

Fig 1: Placing Marks On Front And Rear Propeller Shafts

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Release screw (1).

Fig 2: Removing Propeller Shaft Screw

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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.

Tightening torque, refer to 26 11 5AZ in PROPELLER SHAFT - TIGHTENING TORQUES - X5 .

Remove shim and dust gaiter.

Fig 3: Removing Shim

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

Fig 4: Removing Centre Bearing From Propeller Shaft

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Drive new centre bearing firmly home with special tool 24 0 090 or 24 1 050.

NOTE: Bearing inside diameter 30 mm, use special tool 24 0 090.
Bearing inside diameter 35 mm, use special tool 24 1 050.

Fig 5: Installing New Centre Bearing

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