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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26 11 000 Removing and installing complete propeller shaft (constant-velocity joint)
| IMPORTANT | Failure to comply with this instruction may give rise to humming noises! Vehicles with marked rear differential drive flange (colored dot): The colored dots are applied to the relevant screw threads. The colored dots are assigned to the respective screw fastening point and indicate that a corresponding plain washer must be fitted here between the screw head and shim. White dot: no plain washer required Blue dot: black plain washer Yellow dot: silver plain washer |
Necessary preliminary tasks
- Remove rear underbody protection
- Remove complete exhaust system . See «EXHAUST SYSTEM - REPAIR»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/exhaust/#exhaust-system-repair-e9293) .
- Remove heat shields
Release screws.
Installation
ZNS bolts and nuts must be replaced.
Replace self-locking nuts.
Tightening torque, 26 11 1AZ , see 26 11 PROPELLER SHAFT COMPLETE .
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Release bolts and replace.
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Using a screwdriver, press constant velocity joint off drive flange at disassembly grooves.
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| IMPORTANT | Do not let propeller shaft fall into joints. Joints and rubber sleeve can be damaged on constant-velocity joint. |
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Grip propeller shaft at center bearing and release screws.
Tightening torque, 26 11 6AZ , see 26 11 PROPELLER SHAFT COMPLETE .
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Bend propeller shaft downwards at center bearing.
Remove propeller shaft from transmission output flange and detach constant-velocity joint from rear axle differential.
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Installation
Withdraw constant-velocity joint (1) up to stop.
Fit shims.
Attach propeller shaft with pulled-apart constant-velocity joint to drive flange of rear differential.
Alternately tighten 2 opposing screws to draw constant-velocity joint evenly into the input flange.
Replace ZNS bolts.
Tightening torque, 26 11 4AZ , see 26 11 PROPELLER SHAFT COMPLETE .
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Installation
Check centering mount (4).
Replace damaged centering mount .
Grease centering mount.
Grease
refer to PROPELLER SHAFT - OPERATING FLUIDS .
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26 11 020 Replacing center mount gaiter
Necessary preliminary tasks
- Remove «propeller shaft»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/driveshaft-universal-joints/#propeller-shaft-repair-e92e93__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.
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Pull propeller shaft apart.
Scheme 11
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.
Grease, refer to 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.
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26 11 051 Replacing flexible disk for front propeller shaft
Necessary preliminary tasks
- Remove «propeller shaft»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/driveshaft-universal-joints/#propeller-shaft-repair-e92e93__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 , see 26 11 PROPELLER SHAFT COMPLETE .
Installation
- Arrows (3) on circumference of flexible disk must point to flange arms (2).
- Grip mounting bolts of flexible disk at propeller shaft flange at nuts and tighten down at bolt heads.
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Installation
Check centering mount.
Replace damaged centering mount .
Grease centering mount.
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26 11 090 Removing and installing/replacing front centering mount for propeller shaft
Special tools required
- 00 5 500
- 11 1 310
- 11 2 030
See ENGINE - SPECIAL TOOLS .
Necessary preliminary tasks
- Remove «propeller shaft»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/driveshaft-universal-joints/#propeller-shaft-repair-e92e93__26-11-000-removing-and-installing) .
Completely fill centering bore (1) with viscous grease.
Drive special tool 11 1 310 with a plastic hammer into centering bore.
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 and 00 5 500 into propeller shaft (observe protrusion).
Grease centering mount.
- Grease: See «PROPELLER SHAFT - OPERATING FLUIDS»(ref-265757) .
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Installation
Observe protrusion A = 4+2 mm of centering (1).
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26 11 160 Replacing constant-velocity joint for propeller shaft
Special tools required
- 23 1 160
- 26 1 110
- 26 1 121
- 26 1 122
- 31 2 102
- 31 2 104
Necessary preliminary tasks
- Remove «propeller shaft»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/driveshaft-universal-joints/#propeller-shaft-repair-e92e93__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 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 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 12 001 Replacing complete propeller shaft center mount
Special tools required
- 00 7 500
- 23 1 160
See CLUTCH - SPECIAL TOOLS .
Necessary preliminary tasks
- Remove «propeller shaft»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/driveshaft-universal-joints/#propeller-shaft-repair-e92e93__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).
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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 a coating of grease to longitudinal splines on shaft.
Grease, refer to 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).
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Install special tool 00 7 500 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 .
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26 12 011 Replacing grooved ball bearing in center mount of propeller shaft
Special tools required
- 23 1 160
- 33 3 202
- 33 3 203
Necessary preliminary tasks
- Replace «propeller shaft center mount»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/driveshaft-universal-joints/#propeller-shaft-repair-e92e93__26-12-001-replacing-complete-propeller)
Press grooved ball bearing using special tool 23 1 160 out of center mount (1).
Note. Illustration shows E46.
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Coat rubber-coated bearing seat of center mount (2) with Circolight.
Using special tools 33 3 202 / 33 3 203 , press new grooved ball bearing (1) into center mount (2).
Note. Illustration shows E46.
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See also:
• EXHAUST SYSTEM - REPAIR
• 26 11 PROPELLER SHAFT COMPLETE
• MAINTENANCE AND GENERAL INFORMATION - SPECIAL TOOLS
• ENGINE - SPECIAL TOOLS
• MANUAL TRANSMISSION - SPECIAL TOOLS
• PROPELLER SHAFT - SPECIAL TOOLS
• FRONT AXLE - SPECIAL TOOLS
• CLUTCH - SPECIAL TOOLS
• REAR AXLE - SPECIAL TOOLS
• centering mount
• propeller shaft
• centering mount