Special tools required:

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00 7 500
24 0 090
24 1 050
33 1 307

Remove propeller shaft.

IMPORTANT: Propeller shaft is balanced as a unit.

Mark front propeller shaft relative to rear propeller shaft with paint stick.

Marking by means of engraving which causes surface damage (e.g. center mark) is not permitted.

Fig 1: Identifying Mark On Front Propeller Shaft Relative To Rear Propeller Shaft With Paint Stick

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Release screw (1).

Pull propeller shaft apart.

Installation:

Thread free from grease.

When pushing shaft together, make sure that markings match up.

Insert bolt (1) with thread-locking liquid.

Tightening torque. Refer to PROPELLER SHAFT - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Fig 2: Releasing Screw Of Propeller Shaft

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Remove shim and dust gaiter.

Fig 3: Removing Shim And Dust Gaiter

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Pull off center bearing with special tool 00 7 500 / 33 1 307 and commercially available puller.

Fig 4: Pulling Off Center Bearing With Special Tool 00 7 500 / 33 1 307

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Drive new center bearing firmly home with special tool 24 0 090 or 241050.

NOTE: Bearing inside diameter 30 mm, use special tool 24 0 090.

Bearing inside diameter 35 mm, use special tool 24 1 050.

Fig 5: Driving Center Bearing Firmly Home With Special Tool 24 0 090 Or 241050

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