BMW E46 Driveshaft Support Bearing

The center support bearings (CSB) joins the two halves of the driveshaft together. There is a sealed set of ball bearings with a rubber mount and frame bolted to the chassis of the car. At some point either the bearings or rubber mount will fail, even under normal use. Symptoms include vibration or a whine/hum noise coming from the center of the car, and an audible clunk especially when pulling away from a stop. These are signs of a failing CSB and you should plan on replacing it soon. The CSB is an inexpensive fix but labor intensive so professional or experienced installation is recommended.

OEM Part Number: 26127501257

Fits on the following cars : 

3 Series
E46 (99-05) & 320i
E46 (99-05) & 323Ci
E46 (99-05) & 323i
E46 (99-05) & 325Ci
E46 (99-05) & 325i
E46 (99-05) & 328Ci
E46 (99-05) & 328i
E46 (99-05) & 330Ci
E46 (99-05) & 330i
Z Series
E85 / E86 Z4 (03-08) & Z4 2.5i M54
E85 / E86 Z4 (03-08) & Z4 3.0i M54
E85 / E86 Z4 (03-08) & Z4 3.0i N52
E85 / E86 Z4 (03-08) & Z4 3.0si N52