26 11 090 Removing and installing/replacing front centering for propeller shaft (X6 xDrive 35i, X6 xDrive 50i)

Special tools required:

Necessary preliminary work:

Use the special tool 2 450 247 to remove the centering bearing.

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Insert pin (1) and pin (2) of the special tool 2 450 247 into the centering bearing of the propeller shaft.

Twist pin (1) 90° to pin (2).

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Twist pin (2) between pin (1) and (3) of the special tool 2 450 247 into the centering bearing of the propeller shaft.

Twist pin (2) by 90°.

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Lock special tool 2 450 247 by twisting the sleeve (1).

Pins (2) are locked with sleeve (1).

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Install guide sleeve (1).

Screw spindle (3) with special tool 2 450 247 (2) and support on the guide sleeve (1).

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Rotate nut (1) in direction of arrow and pull out of the centering bearing.

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Installation note:

Remove grease/water from bore hole.

Drive in centering bearing (1) with special tools 11 2 030 and 00 5 500 into propeller shaft (observe protrusion).

Grease the centering bearing.

Grease: BMW Service OPERATING FLUIDS .

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Installation note:

Observe the protrusion A = 4+2 mm of the centering bearing (1).

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