How To Replace Center Support Bearing On Driveshaft (CSB)

How to change CSB or center support Bearing on Driveshaft. I did this repair on a E46 330. The process is similar on other e46 models.

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[xDeklineskrx]

Your videos time and time again have helped me keep my 330XI well maintained and have made servicing a breeze. This channel is the first place I go when I'm preparing to wrench on the e46.

[louisluisss]

“You don’t need fancy tools to do this job” This man has clearly proven that. Thank you!

[danielmurray]

this was great. I appreciate you not going into too much detail on things, but just getting the job done which is how most people learn anyway who are looking on youtube for DIY stuff

[MrBennPBMWC]

This is excellent. No fancy tools. Quick and Concise. Just what we all needed. Thank you.

[alopez]

Bro, you killed it. Great explanation of the parts and how to change them. Easy to follow and saved me money by DIY. Thx

[tremainelawrence]

Great video, just used this to replace mine. I had trouble getting the inner piece of the bearing off so if you are in the same position i went to NAPA auto parts machine shop and the took the old one off and pressed the new one on for $30. Saves slot of curse words!

[JohnFaire]

Good info for the various models. Clears up alot of issues that makes this scarry b/c we may not know if the diy we are following relates to our model car. Good video.

[patrickbeverley]

Another one of your vids coming in crucial for the build. Right up there with clogged cats. Thanks man.

[lefora]

tomorrow I'm tackling it...u inspire me to do big jobs on my e46..thanks man.

[mithmarian]

Good work, i need to replace my too, i use your video for doing this, i'm not mechanik but I repair my car by myself. Greetings from Germany and keep doing stuff like this.

[RJi]

Outstanding video. This answered all the questions I had. I've seen so many other videos or write-ups for the other driveshaft variations. The explanation of the different styles and seeing one the same as mine was perfect.

[apathy]

Hey bro... Thanks for the tips... I had my driveshaft and diff out and couldn't figure out how to get the cab bearing (which was broken like yours) off my driveshaft.... Allot of videos talked about using a 3 piece puller but mine was too broken for that.. But a big hammer and a screwdriver did the trick. That's again for helping me fix my zhp

[soufsidemotorsports]

Thanks, about to do driveshaft, shifter and rear end refresh soon so I'm saving this.

[michaelblacktree]

I know this is an old video, but I'm about to do this job on a 330i. And this video is exactly what I was looking for. Thanks!

[gekkemocrogekkemocro]

I love this guy explaining everything good. And good videos
Greetings from holland.

[safeatlife]

Thank you, just over 2 hours, the 6 bolts at the rear-end were really tight.

[mcclendonrealestateprofess]

Thank you for your video me and 15 year old Daughter are going to have fun doing this thank you stay Blessed Blessed

[sermetshabani]

I been looking for a video like this for a long time.

Thank you very much.

[basithph]

Never knew how important that is
Thanks m8!

[jinkly]

Great video. Only one thing I usually do: do the marks to align on the spline too, reducing the risks of a misaligment.