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Video tutorial on how to replace the driveshaft flex disc and center support bearing on a BMW E39. For this video I am using a 1997 BMW 540i. This car is a manual with M sport suspension, so there maybe slight differences with an automatic and ground clearance will definitely be tighter due to the lowered suspension. My car has about 260,000km so it’s hard to say if these flex disc or center support bearing has ever been replaced. A faulty center support bearing can failing in two ways, either the bearing being worn out or the rubber damper eventually wearing out. With a bearing you may notice a clicking or groaning noise when driving. The will only happen when the vehicle is moving. As for a failing rubber, this will cause a clunking during take offs or removing your foot off the accelerator or you may notice vibrations when the vehicle is moving. A faulty flex disc will cause vibrations during driving, harder gear changes, and vibrations under hard acceleration. A flex disc is intended to provide a smoother feel when driving.
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Tools/Supplies Needed:
-new guibo (flex disc)
-new center support bearing
-medium grade threadlocker
-paint marker
-socket and ratchet set
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-jack
-BMW body nuts (#07146949380)
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Whats the point of marking the flange? Its not like you working on timing chain.
this man posted video like very professional..appreciated his help and work
Thanks dude. My bmw e38 has been repaired.
Welcome to my car bmw 540i 2003 I have a problem and hope for help I have an annoying vibration starting from 80km to 95km. The car vibrates from the bottom and in addition to the steering wheel. When the speed reaches 120km, the vibration of the steering wheel disappears and the vibration remains with the body of the car. Balance for new tires and problem not finished Can the problem be the Shaft Shaft? Or is it possible to be a problem of Axl? Please help me
sympa ta video. heureusement sur 525TDS le démontage est moins contraignant pour la ligne 😀 . Thanks man
This is very explanatory! Weldone
Name of the vaseline What u used before u put back to the diferencial 14:30 in video
Great instructions! Thank you
Please help my 07 bmw x3 doesn't have the that unscrew piece that you have to loosen to pull the shaft off the spline to remove the clip and the center support bearing its seems as though it's one big piece and it is pressed on thank you
Great stuff.Thank you
You have Febi CSB right?
Great Video, as a fellow 540 owner, I am pretty sure I will use this vid 🙂
This is one of the best DIY videos i have seen. Thanks. At the end of the video, you mentioned that if transmission mounts are to be replaced, the engine mounts are to be done at the same time to avoid misalignment of the drive shaft. In a way the transmission mounts were removed and re-installed ( == replaced??) in this video, so should we need to replace the engine mount as well?
You sir, have some of the most focused and detailed DIY videos around! No needless rambling or choppy footage to be found! Thank you for the time and effort you put into these videos! Keep up the strong work!
Very nice, detailed video. Thanks
Why did you have to remove the cross member for the rear of the trans?
Good shit . Thanks bro
Your style 5s are super clean! They look great!
I've heard that aftermarket center support bearings are usually junk. How was this febi? My slave cylinder is from them and it's great, but I don't wanna take my chances on a cheap aftermarket, but I also don't wanna waste $100 on a genuine part.
What happens if the disk was not marked when putting it back together?
Hi, doing exact same thing on e39 525i but with automatic transmission and having troubles to put the driveshaft back in. I don’t know how I removed it but it was way easier than putting it back. I installed the differential side first but now can’t manage to fit it on tranny side. I didnt fasten the center support beating yet to give it more slack but even that way trere’s not enough room to reinstall it at tranny side. Please help!
Didint you forget to mark both parts of the shaft at the disconnect place? dont you get any vibrations?
Great video!!
did u ever have vibrations after this?
Hey! Noticed you're are also from Ontario, Canada. Do you have your own shop? I'm looking to get this exact job done on my car!
Where do I get the new bearing and rubber gromet?
You guys are the bomb!