26 12 001 Replacing complete propeller shaft center bearing (constant-velocity joint)

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Special tools required:

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

Remove propeller shaft. Refer to 26 11 000 Removing And Installing Complete Propeller Shaft .

IMPORTANT: Propeller shaft is balanced as a unit.

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

Fig 1: Marking Front Propeller Shaft

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

Release screw (1).

Fig 2: Releasing Screw

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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 .

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

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

Fig 5: Driving In New Centre Bearing

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NOTE: Bearing inside diameter 30 mm, use special tool 24 0 090.
Bearing inside diameter 35 mm, use special tool 24 1 050.