Special tools required:

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

Remove propeller shaft. See 26 11 000 Removing and installing propeller shaft - version with rear constant-velocity joint -

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: Marking Front Propeller Shaft Relative To Rear

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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 - TECHNICAL DATA - 330I, 330CI, 330XI .

Fig 2: Identifying Propeller Shaft Releasing Screw

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Remove shim and dust gaiter.

Fig 3: Removing Shim

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

Fig 4: Pulling Center Bearing Using Special Tool 00 7 500 / 33 1 307 & Puller

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Drive new center bearing firmly home with special tool 24 0 090 or 24 1 050.

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 New Center Bearing Using Special Tool 24 0 090 Or 24 1 050

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