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

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Special tools required:

IMPORTANT: Propeller shaft is balanced as a unit.

Mark the front propeller shaft to the rear propeller shaft with a paint pen.

Marking with major surface damage (e.g. punch mark) is not permitted.

Fig 1: Locating Front Propeller Shaft Marks

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Release screw (1).

Pull apart propeller shaft.

Installation note:

Thread free of grease.

Make sure that the marks match when sliding the unit together.

Install screw (1) with screw locking.

Tightening torque 26 11 9AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Propeller Shaft Screw

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Remove the shim and/or dust guard.

Fig 3: Locating Shim Dust Guard

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Remove the center mount with special tool 00 7 500 /33 1 307 and conventional pull-off tools.

Fig 4: Removing Center Mount Using Special Tool

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Drive new center mount firmly with special tool up to limit position 24 0 090 and/or 24 1 050 .

NOTE: Inner bearing diameter 30 mm, use special tool 24 0 090 .
Inner bearing diameter 35 mm, use special tool 24 1 050 .

Fig 5: Installing Center Mount Using Tool

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