26 00... Propeller shaft deflection angles
| IMPORTANT | Specifications on propeller shaft deflection angles Only possible on request with the vehicle identification number of the problem vehicle via PuMA. |
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- Complete propeller shaft
- Flexible disk
- Centering mount
- Centre mount
- Constant-velocity joint
26 11 000 Removing and installing complete propeller shaft (constant-velocity joint)
| IMPORTANT | Rear axle differential M3 (S65) is balanced. Therefore the following points must be observed with the M3. Non-compliance can lead to humming noises! |
Note. For all other vehicle types continue with the required preliminary work.
M3 vehicles with marked rear axle final drive on outside of drive flange (color dot) (1)
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- white dot (1): no measures required
- blue dot (1): Measures absolutely required
- yellow dot (1): Measures absolutely required
| IMPORTANT | If a measure is required, the rear axle final drive must be identified before the screw connection based on the following instructions. There are two systems for the screw connection on drive flange of the rear axle final drive. |
System A
- Color coding (2) in interior cone of the drive flange.
System B
- NO color coding (2) in interior cone of drive flange.
The color dots on the exterior of the drive flange are assigned to the respective bolting point and mean that the corresponding measure must be installed here.
System A
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- Yellow mark (1) - install green shiny bolt (2)
- Blue mark (1) - install black bolt (2)
System B
- Blue mark (1) - black washer (2) between screw head and shim
- Yellow mark (1) - silver washer (2) between screw head and shim
- Washer
Catalogue MG 26
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| IMPORTANT | With four-wheel drive and on renewal only |
according to installation with BMW diagnosis and information system under control unit function
Perform functional check of transfer box (calibration)
Necessary preliminary tasks
- Remove rear underbody protection
- Remove complete «EXHAUST SYSTEM»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/exhaust/#exhaust-system-repair-e90__18-00-018-removing-and-installing)
- Remove heat shields
Release screws.
Installation note
ZNS bolts and nuts must be replaced.
Replace self-locking nuts.
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Release screws.
Replace screws and shims.
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With a screwdriver, press constant-velocity joint (at the disassembly grooves) off input flange.
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| IMPORTANT | Do not let propeller shaft fall into joints. Joints and rubber sleeve on constant-velocity joint can be damaged. |
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Hold down propeller shaft on center mount (1) and release screws.
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Bend propeller shaft downwards on center bearing.
Remove propeller shaft from transmission output flange and remove constant-velocity joint from rear axle differential.
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Installation note
Pull out constant velocity joint (1), up to limit position.
Install shim.
Attach propeller shaft with constant-velocity joint pulled apart to drive flange of rear axle differential.
Alternately tighten 2 opposing screws to draw constant-velocity joint evenly into the input flange.
Replace ZNS bolts and shims.
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Installation note
Check centering mount (4).
Grease centering mount.
See PROPELLER SHAFT - OPERATING FLUIDS
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26 11 090 Removing and installing/replacing front centering mount for propeller shaft
Necessary preliminary tasks
- «REMOVE PROPELLER SHAFT.»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/driveshaft-universal-joints/#propeller-shaft-repair-e90__26-11-000-removing-and-installing)
Completely fill centering hole (1) with viscous grease.
Drive special tool 11 1 310 MANDREL with a plastic hammer into centering hole.
The centering mount (1) is forced out of the propeller shaft by the pressure on the grease filling.
If necessary, top up grease repeatedly.
Note. To drive out the mount, you can also fill the centering bore with water instead of grease.
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Installation
Remove grease/water from mount bore.
Drive in centering mount (1) with special tools 11 2 030 MANDREL and 00 5 500 MANDREL into propeller shaft (observe protrusion).
Grease centering mount.
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- See «PROPELLER SHAFT - OPERATING FLUIDS»(ref-265757) .
Installation
Observe protrusion A = 4 +2 mm of centering (1).
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26 11 020 Replacing center mount gaiter
Necessary preliminary tasks
- Remove propeller shaft.
Note. The propeller shaft is balanced. The front and rear propeller shafts must be reassembled in the same position. Detach gaiter (1) from groove (2).
Mark front propeller shaft (3) and rear propeller shaft (4) in one plane.
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Pull propeller shaft apart.
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Installation
If necessary, insert new clamping ring (1) into front propeller shaft (2).
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Release gaiter (1) with screwdriver from groove (2) and pull off over longitudinal splines.
Installation
Apply an even coating of grease to longitudinal splines on shaft.
See PROPELLER SHAFT - OPERATING FLUIDS
Observe markings and force front propeller shaft onto longitudinal splines (markings must be flush).
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Push gaiter (1) during installation into groove (2) and make sure it is firmly seated.
26 11 160 Replacing constant-velocity joint for propeller shaft
Necessary preliminary tasks
- Remove «PROPELLER SHAFT»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/driveshaft-universal-joints/#propeller-shaft-repair-e90__26-11-000-removing-and-installing)
Lever sealing cap (1) with screwdriver (2) out of constant-velocity joint (3).
Note. Replace sealing cap (1) with seal.
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Note. Installation sequence: Constant-velocity joint Seal Sealing cap
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Lift off retainer
Installation
Replace circlip.
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Force cap off constant velocity joint.
Installation
Insert sealing washer (1) into constant-velocity joint.
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Detach constant-velocity joint (1) with special tool 26 1 110 WASHER and commercially available special tool (2).
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Release clamp (1) and detach cap with gaiter.
Push on new cap with gaiter.
Note. Do not tighten down clamp (1) yet.
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Mount constant-velocity joint with special tool 23 1 160 MANDREL up to stop.
Align bores of constant velocity joint and cap to each other.
Tighten down clamp on gaiter.
Note. Keep toothing free of grease. Inject new grease into constant velocity joint from rubber gaiter and flange sides.
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Note. Prepare special tools 31 2 102 and 31 2 104.
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Press sealing cap with special tools 26 1 121, 26 1 122, 31 2 102 and 31 2 104 into constant-velocity joint (1).
Note. Align sealing cap and seal to bores of constant-velocity joint with screw.
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Push cap (1) onto constant-velocity joint (2).
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26 11 051 Replacing flexible disc for front propeller shaft
Necessary preliminary tasks
- Remove «PROPELLER SHAFT»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/driveshaft-universal-joints/#propeller-shaft-repair-e90__26-11-000-removing-and-installing) from transmission and center bearing
Note. To protect universal joints, tie back propeller shaft in area of center mount.
Release screws and remove flexible disc (1) from propeller shaft.
| IMPORTANT | Replace shiny ZNS bolts and self-locking nuts. |
Tightening torque and angle of rotation: 26 11 1AZ .
Installation
- Arrows (3) on circumference of flexible disc must point to flange arms (2).
- Grip mounting bolts of flexible disc at propeller shaft flange at nuts and tighten down at bolt heads.
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Installation
Check centering mount.
Replace damaged CENTERING MOUNT .
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Necessary preliminary tasks
- Remove propeller shaft.
Note. The propeller shaft is balanced. The front and rear propeller shafts must be reassembled in the same position. Detach gaiter (1) from groove (2).
Mark front propeller shaft (3) and rear propeller shaft (4) in one plane.
Pull propeller shaft apart.
Installation
If necessary, insert new clamping ring (1) into front propeller shaft (2).
Release gaiter (1) with screwdriver from groove (2) and pull off over longitudinal splines.
Installation
Apply an even coating of grease to longitudinal splines on shaft.
See PROPELLER SHAFT - OPERATING FLUIDS
Observe markings and force front propeller shaft onto longitudinal splines (markings must be flush).
Push gaiter (1) during installation into groove (2) and make sure it is firmly seated.
26 12 001 Replacing complete propeller shaft center bearing
Necessary preliminary tasks
- Remove «PROPELLER SHAFT»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/driveshaft-universal-joints/#propeller-shaft-repair-e90__26-11-000-removing-and-installing) .
Note. The propeller shaft is balanced. The front and rear propeller shafts must be reassembled in the same position.
Detach gaiter (1) from groove (2).
Mark front propeller shaft (3) and rear propeller shaft (4) in one plane.
Installation
Make sure gaiter (1) is securely seated in groove (2).
Pull propeller shaft apart.
Installation
If necessary, insert new clamping ring (1) into front propeller shaft (2).
Release gaiter (1) with screwdriver from groove (2) and pull off over longitudinal splines.
Installation
Apply a coating of grease to longitudinal splines on shaft.
See PROPELLER SHAFT - OPERATING FLUIDS
Push gaiter (1) during installation into groove (2) and make sure it is firmly seated.
Observe markings and force front propeller shaft onto longitudinal splines (markings must be flush).
Install special tool between center mount (1) and universal joint (2).
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Using a hydraulic press, force center mount (1) off propeller shaft (2).
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Force new center mount (1) onto propeller shaft. Collar (2) must point in direction of travel towards front propeller shaft. Drive center mount firmly home with special tool 23 1 160 MANDREL .
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26 12 011 Replacing grooved ball bearing in center mount of propeller shaft
Necessary preliminary tasks
- Replace «PROPELLER SHAFT CENTRE MOUNT»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/driveshaft-universal-joints/#propeller-shaft-repair-e90__26-12-001-replacing-complete-propeller)
Press grooved ball bearing using special tool 23 1 160 MANDREL out of center mount (1).
Note. Illustration shows E46.
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Coat rubber-coated bearing seat of center mount (2) with Circolight.
Use special tools 33 3 202/33 3 203 to press deep groove ball bearing (1) into center mount (2).
Note. Illustration shows E46.
