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 > Electronic components: Removing and installing/replacing emf actuator
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Release parking brake.
Switch off ignition.
IMPORTANT:
Switch off ignition at least 30 s before disconnecting the plug connection!
After installation, observe the following: switch on ignition and, using parking brake operating element, open
parking ...