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

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Special tools required:

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 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 .

Fig 2: Identifying Propeller Shaft Bolts

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Remove shim and dust gaiter.

Fig 3: Identifying 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 With Special Tool (00 7 500 And 33 1 307)

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

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