Removing and Installing Propeller Shaft - Version With Slide

Remove Propeller Shaft - Version With Slide
Special Tools Required:
^ 26 1 040

Remove complete exhaust system.

E36/S54 (Z3):
Remove catalytic converter with center muffler.





Remove heat shield (1).





Remove bracket (1 and 2) for exhaust suspension.
Remove bar (3).

Installation:
Install bar (3) with long collar (4) towards front.





Version with flexible disk:
Remove flexible disk from transmission.
Release nuts.






Installation:
Replace self-locking nuts.
Tighten screw connection by way of nut.
To prevent subjecting flexible disk to torsion stress, only turn nuts/screws on flange side.





Version with universal joint:
Remove universal joint from transmission.
Release nuts.


Installation:
Replace self-locking nuts.
Tighten screw connection by way of nut.





Release threaded sleeve (1) several turns with special tool 26 1 040.


Installation:
After completing installation, tighten threaded sleeve with special tool 261 040.





Caution: Removal of propeller shaft: Mark universal joint to drive flange of rear axle.

This will eliminate complaints of droning.





Remove universal joint from final drive.
Release nuts.


Installation:
Replace self-locking nuts.





Grip propeller shaft at center mount and release nuts.
Tightening torque, Center mount = 21 Nm.

Installation:
Pretension center mounts in direction of travel 4 6 mm (A).





Bend propeller shaft downwards at center mount and in so doing detach centering mount on manual transmission/universal joint from final drive.

Installation:





Check centering mount (4).
Replace a damaged centering mount.
Coat centering mount with Molykote Longterm 2 grease.
Refer to BMW Parts Service.