26 12 001 Removing and installing/replacing complete propeller shaft center bearing (Countryman base ALL4 AWD, Countryman S ALL4 AWD, Countryman JCW ALL4 AWD)

Special tools required: 

• 00 7 500
• 26 1 150
• 33 1 020
• 33 5 070 
• 33 0 080 
• 23 2 430 

Preliminary work needed: 

• Remove PROPELLER SHAFT .

Removal: 

Mark front propeller shaft (1) and rear propeller shaft (2) in one plane.

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Hold propeller shaft (1) with special tool 33 5 070 and 33 0 080  .

Loosen nut from propeller shaft (2) with special tool 33 5 070 and 33 0 080  .

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Pull apart propeller shaft.

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Remove sealing ring (1), circlip (2) and flange nut (3).

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Install special tool 00 7 500 between central mount (1) and propeller shaft (2).

Push off central mount (1) from the propeller shaft (2) using a hydraulic press.

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Install special tool 00 7 500 between grooved ball bearing (1) and propeller shaft (2).

Using a hydraulic press, force deep groove ball bearing (1) off propeller shaft (2).

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Installation: 

Parts:  Replace grooved ball bearing.

Use special tool 23 2 430 to press new grooved ball bearing (1) on to propeller shaft (2).

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Parts:  Replace central mount.

Push new central mount (1) onto grooved ball bearing and press on with special tool 23 2 430.

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Parts:  Replace flange nut, circlip and sealing ring.

Install sealing ring (3), circlip (2) and flange nut (1).

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Push propeller shaft together and secure.

Tightening torque: 26 11 5AZ .

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Required follow-up work: 

• Install PROPELLER SHAFT .