Central bearing — replacement (Opel Omega A)

1. Remove the driveshaft as described in Chapter 2.

2. Clamp the rear of the driveshaft in a vice.

3. Mark the front and back pieces relative to each other, then slide the front piece out of the slots.

4. Using pliers, remove the snap ring from the groove in front of the center bearing.



5. Clamp the center bearing in a vice, press the rear of the driveshaft through the bearing.

6. Similarly, press out or remove the ball bearing from the central bearing housing, remove the dust cap.

7. Clean the components and the end of the drive shaft. Lightly lubricate the grooves.

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8. Press the new ball bearing into the housing, align the dust cap.

9. Clamp the rear universal joint in a vice, press the center bearing into the grooves using a metal pipe. Make sure the bearing touches the bearing surface.



10. Clamp the rear section in a vice, install the front dust cap and retaining ring.



11. Place the dust cap on the slots, then the slider nut, washer and plastic bushing.

12. Place the front part onto the slots of the back part, making sure that the marks you made earlier are aligned. Note that the main slot is designed to ensure correct assembly.

13. Thread the slider clamping nut onto the threads, but do not tighten it until the drive shaft is installed.