26 12 001 Replacing complete propeller shaft centre bearing (constant-velocity joint)

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Special tools required:

00 7 500
24 0 090
24 1 050
33 1 307

Remove propeller shaft.

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: Mark Front Propeller Shaft Relative To Rear Propeller Shaft With Paint Stick

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Release screw (1).

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 26 11 5AZ. See PROPELLER SHAFT - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Fig 2: Identifying Thread-Locking Bolt

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Remove shim and dust gaiter.

Fig 3: Removing Shim And Dust Gaiter

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

Fig 4: Pulling Centre Bearing With Special Tool (00 7 500) And (33 1 307)

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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: Identifying Special Tool (24 0 090) And (24 1 050)

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