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

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Special tools required:

00 7 500
24 0 090 See AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - SPECIAL TOOLS .
24 1 050
33 1 307 See REAR AXLE - SPECIAL TOOLS .

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. center mark) is not permitted.

Fig 1: Locating Mark On Front Propeller Shaft And Rear Propeller Shaft

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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: Inserting Bolt Into Propeller Shaft

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Remove shim and dust gaiter.

Fig 3: Locating Shim

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

Fig 4: Pulling Off Centre Bearing

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Drive new center 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: Installing Centre Bearing

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