2611000 Removing and installing propeller shaft (cardan universal joint) completely

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IMPORTANT:

With four-wheel drive and on renewal only:
according to installation with BMW diagnosis and information system under control unit function

Perform functional check of transfer box (calibration)

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove front muffler (N45/N46/N46T/N45T/N53)
Remove complete EXHAUST SYSTEM (N51) or EXHAUST SYSTEM - REPAIR (N52)
Remove underbody protection
Remove heat shields

Release screws.

Installation:

Replace ZNS bolts and self-locking nuts.
Grip mounting bolts of flexible disk at nuts and tighten down by way of bolts.

Fig 1: Locating ZNS Bolts And Self-Locking Nuts
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Tighten down screws/bolts to specified torque.

Secure special tightening angle tool 00 9 120 TORSION ANGLE GAUGE with magnets 00 9 130 MAGNET to underbody and continue to bolt according to tightening angle. Tightening torque: 26 11 1AZ .

Fig 2: Securing Angle Of Rotation Using Special Tool (00 9 120) With Magnets (009130)

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IMPORTANT: To avoid complaints of humming:
Before removing propeller shaft, mark cardan universal joint to drive flange of rear differential.
Reinstall joint in accordance with marking.

Fig 3: Aligning Mark - Cardan Universal Joint To Drive Flange Of Rear Differential

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NOTE: Graphic similar

Release screws.

Installation:

Replace ZNS bolts.

Fig 4: Locating ZNS Bolts

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NOTE: Graphic similar

Tighten down screws/bolts to specified torque.

Secure special tightening angle tool 00 9 120 TORSION ANGLE GAUGE with magnets 00 9 130 MAGNET to underbody and continue to bolt according to tightening angle.

Tightening torque: 26 11 4AZ .

Fig 5: Securing Angle Of Rotation Using Special Tool (00 9 120) With Magnets (009130)

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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 6: Identifying Centre Mount Screws

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Installation

Check centering mount.

If necessary, replace damaged CENTRE BEARING .

Grease centering mount.

Grease: BMW Service. See PROPELLER SHAFT - OPERATING FLUIDS .

Fig 7: Locating Propeller Shaft Centering Mount
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