26 20 000 Removing and installing front propeller shaft (N52K, M57T2, N54, N55, N57)

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IMPORTANT: Do not move vehicle under its own drive power once propeller shaft has been removed.

IMPORTANT: Replacement only: According to installation with BMW diagnosis and information system under control unit function. Perform function check of transfer box (calibration).

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove underbody protection. See 51 47 491 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Remove reinforcement plate. See 31 10 010 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REINFORCEMENT PLATE .

Release screws. Installation note: Replace screws and nuts. Slide propeller shaft towards rear and remove flexible disc with centering flange. Tightening torque, see 26 11 9AZ in 26 11 PROPELLER SHAFT COMPLETE .

Fig 1: Replace Screws And Nuts

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Installation note: Slide propeller shaft fully towards rear. Sealing cup (1) must snap audibly into place and rest entirely on dust guard (2).

Fig 2: Sealing Cup (1) Must Snap Audibly Into Place And Rest Entirely On Dust Guard (2)

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Important! During installation arrows (1) on circumference of flexible disc must point to flange arms.

Fig 3: Arrows (1) On Circumference Of Flexible Disc Must Point To Flange Arms

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