26 11 051 Replacing Flexible Disk For Propeller Shaft
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 BMW 550i and 2006 BMW 550i. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove rear underbody protection.
- Remove complete exhaust system . Refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM - REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
- Remove heat shields .
- Remove transmission cross-member .
- Remove propeller shaft at transmission and centre bearing. Refer to 26 11 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING COMPLETE PROPELLER SHAFT (CONSTANT-VELOCITY JOINT)
NOTE:
To protect constant-velocity joint, tie back propeller shaft in area of centre bearing.
Release screws and remove flexible disk (1) from propeller shaft.
Tightening torque: 26 11 1AZ . Refer to 26 11 PROPELLER SHAFT COMPLETE .
Installation:
Arrows (3) on circumference of flexible disk must point to flange arms (2).
Replace self-locking nuts.
Tighten down screw connection via nut only.
Installation:
Check centering element, replace centering element if damaged. Refer to 26 11 090 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING CENTERING MOUNT FOR PROPELLER SHAFT
Grease centering mount .