BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual: Replacing grooved ball bearing in propeller shaft center bearing
Special tools required:
- 23 1 160
- 33 3 202
- 33 3 203
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Replace PROPELLER SHAFT CENTER BEARING
Press grooved ball bearing using special tool 23 1 160 out of center mount (1).
NOTE: Illustration shows E46.
Coat rubber-coated bearing seat of center mount (2) with Circolight.
Use special tools 33 3 202/33 3 203 to press grooved ball bearing (1) into center mount (2).
NOTE: Illustration shows E46.
Replacing complete propeller shaft center bearing
Special tools required:
00 7 500
33 1 020
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove PROPELLER SHAFT.
NOTE: The propeller shaft is balance ...
Front propeller shaft
REMOVING AND INSTALLING FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT
IMPORTANT:
Do not move vehicle under its own drive power once propeller shaft has been removed.
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BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Wheel bearings: Replacing drive flange on left/right rear axle shaft
Special tools required:
34 4 000
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove REAR WHEEL .
If necessary, remove visual protection cap (1).
IMPORTANT: Expand anti-twist lock sufficiently to avoid damaging thread when releasing collar nut.
Activate parking brake and release collar nut.
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