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26 11 000 Removing and installing propeller shaft (inserted) completely

Special tools required: 

IMPORTANT: The inlay nut on the transfer box must be replaced.
The sunk nut already has a screw locking.
After the propeller shaft has been screwed into the transfer box (inlay nut), a minimum hardening time of 2 hours must be complied with.
The hardening time may be extended at lower temperatures.
Failure to comply with these instructions may cause serious damage.

Necessary preliminary work: 

IMPORTANT: Adhere without fail to the installation and bolt-tightening sequence.
Installation sequence:
  1. Join propeller shaft to rear axle final drive
  2. Join propeller shaft to transmission
  3. Join center mount

Screw-fastening sequence:
  1. Insert nut
  2. Flexible disc to rear axle final drive
  3. Center mount

Release screws.

Installation note: 

Replace ZNS bolts and self-locking nuts.

Fig 1: Locating ZNS Bolts And Self-Locking Nuts
G11010543Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation note: 

Check centering mount (1).

If necessary, replace damaged CENTERING .

Fig 2: Identifying Centering Mount
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Installation note: 

Tighten down screws/bolts to specified torque.

Secure angle of rotation special tool 00 9 120 with magnets 00 9 130 to vehicle underbody and screw down further according to angle of rotation.

Tightening torque 26 11 2AZ .

Fig 3: Securing Angle Of Rotation Special Tool (00 9 120) With Magnets (009130) To Vehicle Underbody
G04751857Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Slacken screws (1)

Using a suitable tool (2), secure propeller shaft at center universal joint against turning.

Remove screws of center mount fully only after opening insert nut.

Tightening torque 26 11 4AZ .

Fig 4: Securing Propeller Shaft At Center Universal Joint Using Suitable Tool
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IMPORTANT: The bi-hexagonal flange nut must not be used for bracing  .
Failure to comply with this instruction may result in serious damage to the transfer box.

Release inlay nut in clockwise direction  with special tool 33 5 070 and 33 0 080 .

Tightening torque 26 11 1AZ .

Fig 5: Releasing Inlay Nut In Clockwise With Special Tool (33 5 070) And (33 0 080)
G11010547Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Remove retaining clip (1) and gasket (2).

Installation note: 

Retaining clip and gasket must be replaced.

Fig 6: Identifying Retaining Clip And Gasket
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Remove insert nut (1).

Installation note: 

Insert nut must be replaced.

The sunk nut is equipped with a screw locking.

Prior to the first journey, a minimum hardening time of 2 hours  must be complied with.

Failure to comply with these instructions may cause serious damage.

Fig 7: Identifying Insert Nut
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Before installing propeller shaft:

Clean insert collar (1) on flange nut and gearing on bevel pinion (2).

Fill insert collar (1) with grease.

Grease: refer to 26... SPECIFIED GREASE .

Fig 8: Identifying Insert Collar And Bevel Pinions
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Clean thread (1) of joint hub to remove adhesive residues.

Hub gearing (2) must be greased.

Grease: refer to 26... SPECIFIED GREASE .

IMPORTANT: Thread of joint hub must not  be fouled with grease.
Fig 9: Identifying Hub Gearing And Thread
G11010551Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Place flange nut (1) with gasket in insert collar of flange nut.

Install retaining clip (2).

Fig 10: Identifying Flange Nut And Retaining Clip
G11010552Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
IMPORTANT: Adhere without fail to the installation and bolt-tightening sequence.
Installation sequence:
  1. Join propeller shaft to rear axle final drive
  2. Join propeller shaft to transmission
  3. Join center mount

Screw-fastening sequence:
  1. Insert nut
  2. Flexible disc to rear axle final drive
  3. Center mount
IMPORTANT: The bi-hexagonal flange nut (2) must not be used for bracing  .
Failure to comply with this instruction may result in serious damage to the transfer box.
Insert nut must be screwed into place within 5 minutes  .

Slide propeller shaft (1) to the limit position onto insert nut and secure.

Secure propeller shaft at center universal joint against turning with a mounting lever.

Tightening torque 26 11 1AZ .

Fig 11: Sliding Propeller Shaft
G11010553Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
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