26 12 011 Replacing grooved ball bearing in center mount of propeller shaft

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Special tools required:

23 1 160
33 3 202
33 3 203

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Replace PROPELLER SHAFT CENTER MOUNT

Press grooved ball bearing using special tool 23 1 160 out of center mount (1).

NOTE: Illustration shows E46.

Fig 1: Pressing Ball Bearing

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Coat rubber-coated bearing seat of center mount (2) with Circolight.

Circolight, refer to BMW Parts Service.

Using special tools 33 3 202 / 33 3 203 , press new grooved ball bearing (1) into center mount (2).

NOTE: Illustration shows E46.

Fig 2: Pressing Grooved Ball Bearing Into Centre Mount

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