2611000 Removing and installing complete propeller shaft (flexible disc at rear): Installation

• Replace ZNS bolts and self-locking nuts.
• Grip mounting bolts of flexible disc at nuts and tighten down by way of bolts.
  Fig 1: Locating ZNS Bolts

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Tighten down screws/bolts to specified torque.

Secure angle-of-rotation special tool 00 9 120 with magnets 00 9 130 to vehicle underbody and screw down further according to angle of rotation.

Tightening torque: 26 11 1AZ .

Fig 2: Securing Angle-Of-Rotation Special Tool (00 9 120) Using Magnet (00 9 130)

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Release flexible disc screws at rear.

Installation: 

Replace ZNS bolts and nuts.

Fig 3: Locating ZNS Bolts

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Tighten down screws/bolts to specified torque.

Secure angle-of-rotation special tool 00 9 120 with magnets 00 9 130 to vehicle underbody and screw down further according to angle of rotation.

Tightening torque: 26 11 4AZ .

Fig 4: Securing Angle-Of-Rotation Special Tool (00 9 120) Using Magnet (00 9 130)

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Grip propeller shaft at center mount and release screws.

Tightening torque: 26 11 6AZ .

Detach propeller shaft from transmission output flange and remove towards bottom.

Fig 5: Identifying Centre Mount Screws

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Check centering mount.

If necessary, replace damaged CENTRE BEARING .

Grease centering mount.

• Grease: BMW Service OPERATING FLUIDS .
  Fig 1: Locating Propeller Shaft Centering Mount

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