26 12 001 Replacing complete propeller shaft center mount

Special tools required: 

• 00 7 500
• 23 1 160

Necessary preliminary tasks 

• Remove PROPELLER SHAFT .

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: Locating Front And Rear Propeller Shaft Marks

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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 Front Propeller Shaft With Clamping Ring

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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, refer to BMW Service Operating Fluids. See DRIVE SHAFT -- OPERATING FLUIDS

Push gaiter (1) during installation into groove (2) and make sure it is firmly seated.

Fig 4: Identifying Gaiter And Groove

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Observe markings and force front propeller shaft onto longitudinal splines (markings must be flush).

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

Fig 5: Installing Special Tool (00 7 500) Between Centre Mount And Universal Joint

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

Fig 6: Forcing Centre Mount Off Propeller Shaft Using Hydraulic Press

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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: Driving Centre Mount Using Special Tool (23 1 160)

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