Necessary preliminary tasks

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Replace PROPELLER SHAFT CENTRE MOUNT

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

NOTE: Illustration shows E46.

Fig 1: Pressing Grooved Ball Bearing Using Special Tool (23 1 160)

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

Circolight, refer to BMW Parts Service.

Use special tools 33 3 202/33 3 203 to press deep groove ball bearing (1) into center mount (2).

NOTE: Illustration shows E46.

Fig 2: Pressing Deep Groove Ball Bearing Using Special Tools (33 3 202/33 3 203)

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