26 12 001 Replacing complete propeller shaft centre mount

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Special tools required:

Necessary preliminary tasks:

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.

Fig 1: Identifying Gaiter, Groove, Front Propeller Shaft And Rear Propeller Shaft

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Installation:

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

Pull propeller shaft apart.

Fig 2: Pulling Propeller Shaft Apart

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Installation:

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

Fig 3: Identifying Clamping Ring And Front Propeller Shaft

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

Fig 4: Identifying Gaiter And Groove

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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 between centre mount (1) and universal joint (2).

Fig 5: Identifying Special Tool 00 7 500, Centre Mount And Universal Joint

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

Fig 6: Forcing Centre Mount Off Propeller Shaft

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Force new centre mount (1) onto propeller shaft.

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

Fig 7: Forcing Centre Mount Onto Propeller Shaft

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