Replacing the intermediate support (BMW 5 Series E12)

Remove the driveshaft.

Apply paint marks to indicate the relative positions of the front and rear shafts so that they are connected in the same position during assembly and the shaft balance is maintained unchanged.

Loosen the front shaft sliding clutch clamping sleeve and separate the front and rear propeller shafts.

Remove the retaining ring and protective cap.

Using a universal two-lever puller, remove the intermediate support from the front shaft and press the bearing out of it.

Press the new bearing into the new intermediate support until it stops using the 7052 mandrel, having first moistened the bearing seat in the support with a soap solution.

Subsequently, the installation of the intermediate support is carried out in the reverse order of removal.