3 Series E36 316i (M43) TOUR
26 12 001
Replacing complete propeller shaft center
bearing - version with slide
Remove propeller shaft,
refer to 26 11 000
Caution!
The propeller shaft is balanced as a single unit.
Mark propeller shaft front section relative to propeller shaft rear
section with paint pencil.
Marking which involves surface damage caused by
engraving (e.g. center punch) is not permitted.
Detach propeller shaft rear section.
Installation:
Remove clamping bush (1).
Before assembling the propeller shaft, first fit clamping bush (1),
shim (2) and rubber ring (3).
Clean and lubricate splines with Molykote Longterm 2 (refer to
BMW Parts Service).
Assemble propeller shaft so that markings are flush with each
other.
Only possible for version with universal joint on transmission:
Note:
Propeller shaft sections are mounted in such a way that
universal joints are in one plane.
If sliding piece is mistakenly dismantled without marking, the only
assembly error possible is a 180
°
offset due to balancing
operation.
Lift out circlip (4).
Take off dust cover (5).
RA Replacing complete propeller shaft center bearing - version with slide
BMW AG - TIS
20.01.2013 13:23
Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued
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