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

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Replace propeller shaft center bearing

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 From Centre Mount 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 grooved ball bearing (1) into center mount (2).

NOTE: Illustration shows E46.

Fig 2: Pressing Grooved Ball Bearing Into Centre Mount Using Special Tools (33 3 202/ 33 3 203)

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