26 12 001 Replacing complete propeller shaft center mount

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Special tools required:

00 7 500
23 1 160

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove PROPELLER SHAFT .

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.

Installation:

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

Fig 1: Identifying Front Propeller Shaft, Gaiter And Groove

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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.

Installation:

Apply a coating of grease to longitudinal splines on shaft.

Grease: BMW Service Operating Fluids. See PROPELLER SHAFT - 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).

Fig 4: Pushing Gaiter Into Groove

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Install special tool 00 7 500 between center mount (1) and universal joint (2).

Fig 5: Identifying Centre Mount And Universal Joint

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

Fig 6: Pressing Centre Mount To Propeller Shaft

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

Fig 7: Identifying Centre Mount Onto Propeller Shaft

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