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U joint and centre bearing

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U joint and centre bearing

Post by Thesisqokid » Mon Sep 05, 2022 3:35 pm

Hi all, iv noticed one of the u joints on the prop has play so im thinking do both and the centre bearing, now how do i take the centre bearing off as there is no nut on the u part to take that off to access bearing

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U joint and centre bearing

Post by StuBeeDoo » Mon Sep 05, 2022 3:45 pm

If it's anything like the E46, the bearing is pressed-on to the propshaft.

Are the UJs replaceable? I can't see separate parts listed on BMWFans. I suspect it might be a job for a propshaft specialist, or try to source a good secondhand shaft.
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Post by Thesisqokid » Mon Sep 05, 2022 4:15 pm

I cant see any circlips on u joints but just watched a vid on you tube regarding centre bearing and the fron half of the prop seperates allowing access to bearing

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U joint and centre bearing

Post by StuBeeDoo » Mon Sep 05, 2022 5:07 pm

Thesisqokid wrote: Mon Sep 05, 2022 4:15 pm the fron half of the prop seperates allowing access to bearing
It does, but the bearing still has to be pressed on and off.
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