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Vaico V20-2538 Drive Shaft Center Support Bearing
Overview of VAICO Drive Shaft Center Support Bearing V20-2538
The VAICO Drive Shaft Center Support Bearing V20-2538 is engineered for reliable driveline performance in select BMW models. Designed to provide stable support and reduce vibrations, this bearing is essential for maintaining smooth drive shaft operation in vehicles such as the BMW 535i, 640i, and 740Li.
- Height: 36 mm
- Inner diameter: 35 mm
- Length: 165 mm
- Width: 117 mm
- Includes integrated ball bearing for enhanced durability
- Weight: 0.338 kg
- Packaged dimensions: 13.5 cm x 13.5 cm x 6 cm
- Quantity: 1 piece
VAICO Product Line Details
The VAICO brand line specializes in high-quality driveline and axle components, focusing on precision and durability. This Drive Shaft Center Support Bearing from VAICO is manufactured to meet strict OEM standards, ensuring compatibility and performance for BMW vehicles. The inclusion of a ball bearing enhances the part's ability to handle rotational loads and reduce wear over time.
Technical Description and Compatibility
The V20-2538 Drive Shaft Center Support Bearing is designed to fit a range of BMW models, including the 535i, 535i GT, 640i, 640i Gran Coupe, 640i xDrive, 740i, 740Li, and 760Li. Its dimensions—36 mm height, 35 mm inner diameter, 165 mm length, and 117 mm width—are optimized for precise fitment and reliable operation. The integrated ball bearing supports smooth rotation and reduces driveline vibrations, contributing to vehicle stability and comfort.
Common Applications and Problem Resolution
- Reduces excessive driveline vibrations in BMW 535i and 640i models
- Prevents premature wear of drive shaft components
- Eliminates noise caused by worn or damaged center support bearings
- Maintains proper alignment of the drive shaft in 740Li and 760Li vehicles
- Supports smooth power transmission in xDrive and Gran Coupe variants
Installation Notes and Tips
When installing the VAICO Drive Shaft Center Support Bearing V20-2538, ensure the drive shaft is properly aligned to avoid undue stress on the bearing. Use appropriate tools to press the bearing into place without damaging the ball bearing assembly. Verify that the bearing is securely seated and rotates freely before completing installation. It is recommended to inspect related driveline components for wear during replacement.
Quality Assurance and Warranty
VAICO parts are manufactured to meet stringent quality standards, ensuring durability and reliable performance. The V20-2538 Drive Shaft Center Support Bearing undergoes rigorous testing to comply with OEM specifications. While specific warranty details may vary, VAICO products typically include coverage against manufacturing defects to provide confidence in long-term use.
| Brand | Vaico |
| Part Number | V20-2538 |
| Position | VAICO |
| Height [mm] | 36 |
| Inner diameter [mm] | 35 |
| Length [mm] | 165 |
| Packaging Depth [cm] | 6 |
| Packaging height [cm] | 13,5 |
| Packaging width [cm] | 13,5 |
| Supplementary Article/Info 2 | with ball bearing |
| Weight [kg] | 0.338 |
| Width [mm] | 117 |
This part fits 46 vehicles. Search below:
| Year | Make | Model | Drive Type | Liters | Cylinders | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | BMW | 640i | RWD | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Grade: OEM - Made in Germany (Q+); Description: With Ball Bearing; Location: Center Mount; W/ Support; With OE No. 26127564695; VAICO |
| 2018 | BMW | 640i Gran Coupe | RWD | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Grade: OEM - Made in Germany (Q+); Description: With Ball Bearing; Location: Center Mount; W/ Support; With OE No. 26127564695; VAICO |
| 2018 | BMW | 640i xDrive | AWD | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Grade: OEM - Made in Germany (Q+); Description: With Ball Bearing; Location: Center Mount; W/ Support; With OE No. 26127564695; VAICO |
| 2017 | BMW | 535i GT | RWD | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Grade: OEM - Made in Germany (Q+); Description: With Ball Bearing; Location: Center Mount; W/ Support; With OE No. 26127564695; VAICO |
| 2017 | BMW | 640i | RWD | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Grade: OEM - Made in Germany (Q+); Description: With Ball Bearing; Location: Center Mount; W/ Support; With OE No. 26127564695; VAICO |
| 2017 | BMW | 640i Gran Coupe | RWD | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Grade: OEM - Made in Germany (Q+); Description: With Ball Bearing; Location: Center Mount; W/ Support; With OE No. 26127564695; VAICO |
| 2017 | BMW | 640i xDrive | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Grade: OEM - Made in Germany (Q+); Description: With Ball Bearing; Location: Center Mount; W/ Support; With OE No. 26127564695; VAICO | |
| 2016 | BMW | 535i | RWD | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Grade: OEM - Made in Germany (Q+); Description: With Ball Bearing; Location: Center Mount; W/ Support; With OE No. 26127564695; VAICO |
| 2016 | BMW | 535i GT | RWD | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Grade: OEM - Made in Germany (Q+); Description: With Ball Bearing; Location: Center Mount; W/ Support; With OE No. 26127564695; VAICO |
| 2016 | BMW | 640i | RWD | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Grade: OEM - Made in Germany (Q+); Description: With Ball Bearing; Location: Center Mount; W/ Support; With OE No. 26127564695; VAICO |
| 2016 | BMW | 640i Gran Coupe | RWD | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Grade: OEM - Made in Germany (Q+); Description: With Ball Bearing; Location: Center Mount; W/ Support; With OE No. 26127564695; VAICO |
| 2016 | BMW | 640i xDrive | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Grade: OEM - Made in Germany (Q+); Description: With Ball Bearing; Location: Center Mount; W/ Support; With OE No. 26127564695; VAICO | |
| 2015 | BMW | 535i | RWD | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Grade: OEM - Made in Germany (Q+); Description: With Ball Bearing; Location: Center Mount; W/ Support; With OE No. 26127564695; VAICO |
| 2015 | BMW | 535i GT | RWD | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Grade: OEM - Made in Germany (Q+); Description: With Ball Bearing; Location: Center Mount; W/ Support; With OE No. 26127564695; VAICO |
| 2015 | BMW | 640i | RWD | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Grade: OEM - Made in Germany (Q+); Description: With Ball Bearing; Location: Center Mount; W/ Support; With OE No. 26127564695; VAICO |
| 2015 | BMW | 640i Gran Coupe | RWD | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Grade: OEM - Made in Germany (Q+); Description: With Ball Bearing; Location: Center Mount; W/ Support; With OE No. 26127564695; VAICO |
| 2015 | BMW | 740i | RWD | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Grade: OEM - Made in Germany (Q+); Description: With Ball Bearing; Location: Center Mount; W/ Support; With OE No. 26127564695; VAICO |
| 2015 | BMW | 740Li | RWD | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Grade: OEM - Made in Germany (Q+); Description: With Ball Bearing; Location: Center Mount; W/ Support; With OE No. 26127564695; VAICO |
| 2015 | BMW | 760Li | RWD | 6.0L | V12 | N/A | Grade: OEM - Made in Germany (Q+); Description: With Ball Bearing; Location: Center Mount; W/ Support; With OE No. 26127564695; VAICO |
| 2014 | BMW | 535i | RWD | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Grade: OEM - Made in Germany (Q+); Description: With Ball Bearing; Location: Center Mount; W/ Support; With OE No. 26127564695; VAICO |
| 2014 | BMW | 535i GT | RWD | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Grade: OEM - Made in Germany (Q+); Description: With Ball Bearing; Location: Center Mount; W/ Support; With OE No. 26127564695; VAICO |
| 2014 | BMW | 640i | RWD | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Grade: OEM - Made in Germany (Q+); Description: With Ball Bearing; Location: Center Mount; W/ Support; With OE No. 26127564695; VAICO |
| 2014 | BMW | 640i Gran Coupe | RWD | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Grade: OEM - Made in Germany (Q+); Description: With Ball Bearing; Location: Center Mount; W/ Support; With OE No. 26127564695; VAICO |
| 2014 | BMW | 740i | RWD | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Grade: OEM - Made in Germany (Q+); Description: With Ball Bearing; Location: Center Mount; W/ Support; With OE No. 26127564695; VAICO |
| 2014 | BMW | 740Li | RWD | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Grade: OEM - Made in Germany (Q+); Description: With Ball Bearing; Location: Center Mount; W/ Support; With OE No. 26127564695; VAICO |
| 2014 | BMW | 760Li | RWD | 6.0L | V12 | N/A | Grade: OEM - Made in Germany (Q+); Description: With Ball Bearing; Location: Center Mount; W/ Support; With OE No. 26127564695; VAICO |
| 2013 | BMW | 535i | RWD | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Grade: OEM - Made in Germany (Q+); Description: With Ball Bearing; Location: Center Mount; W/ Support; With OE No. 26127564695; VAICO |
| 2013 | BMW | 535i GT | RWD | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Grade: OEM - Made in Germany (Q+); Description: With Ball Bearing; Location: Center Mount; W/ Support; With OE No. 26127564695; VAICO |
| 2013 | BMW | 640i | RWD | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Grade: OEM - Made in Germany (Q+); Description: With Ball Bearing; Location: Center Mount; W/ Support; With OE No. 26127564695; VAICO |
| 2013 | BMW | 640i Gran Coupe | RWD | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Grade: OEM - Made in Germany (Q+); Description: With Ball Bearing; Location: Center Mount; W/ Support; With OE No. 26127564695; VAICO |
| 2013 | BMW | 740i | RWD | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Grade: OEM - Made in Germany (Q+); Description: With Ball Bearing; Location: Center Mount; W/ Support; With OE No. 26127564695; VAICO |
| 2013 | BMW | 740Li | RWD | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Grade: OEM - Made in Germany (Q+); Description: With Ball Bearing; Location: Center Mount; W/ Support; With OE No. 26127564695; VAICO |
| 2013 | BMW | 760Li | RWD | 6.0L | V12 | N/A | Grade: OEM - Made in Germany (Q+); Description: With Ball Bearing; Location: Center Mount; W/ Support; With OE No. 26127564695; VAICO |
| 2012 | BMW | 535i | RWD | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Grade: OEM - Made in Germany (Q+); Description: With Ball Bearing; Location: Center Mount; W/ Support; With OE No. 26127564695; VAICO |
| 2012 | BMW | 535i GT | RWD | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Grade: OEM - Made in Germany (Q+); Description: With Ball Bearing; Location: Center Mount; W/ Support; With OE No. 26127564695; VAICO |
| 2012 | BMW | 640i | RWD | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Grade: OEM - Made in Germany (Q+); Description: With Ball Bearing; Location: Center Mount; W/ Support; With OE No. 26127564695; VAICO |
| 2012 | BMW | 740i | RWD | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Grade: OEM - Made in Germany (Q+); Description: With Ball Bearing; Location: Center Mount; W/ Support; With OE No. 26127564695; VAICO |
| 2012 | BMW | 740Li | RWD | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Grade: OEM - Made in Germany (Q+); Description: With Ball Bearing; Location: Center Mount; W/ Support; With OE No. 26127564695; VAICO |
| 2012 | BMW | 760Li | RWD | 6.0L | V12 | N/A | Grade: OEM - Made in Germany (Q+); Description: With Ball Bearing; Location: Center Mount; W/ Support; With OE No. 26127564695; VAICO |
| 2011 | BMW | 535i | RWD | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Grade: OEM - Made in Germany (Q+); Description: With Ball Bearing; Location: Center Mount; W/ Support; With OE No. 26127564695; VAICO |
| 2011 | BMW | 535i GT | RWD | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Grade: OEM - Made in Germany (Q+); Description: With Ball Bearing; Location: Center Mount; W/ Support; With OE No. 26127564695; VAICO |
| 2011 | BMW | 740i | RWD | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Grade: OEM - Made in Germany (Q+); Description: With Ball Bearing; Location: Center Mount; W/ Support; With OE No. 26127564695; VAICO |
| 2011 | BMW | 740Li | RWD | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Grade: OEM - Made in Germany (Q+); Description: With Ball Bearing; Location: Center Mount; W/ Support; With OE No. 26127564695; VAICO |
| 2011 | BMW | 760Li | RWD | 6.0L | V12 | N/A | Grade: OEM - Made in Germany (Q+); Description: With Ball Bearing; Location: Center Mount; W/ Support; With OE No. 26127564695; VAICO |
| 2010 | BMW | 535i GT | RWD | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Grade: OEM - Made in Germany (Q+); Description: With Ball Bearing; Location: Center Mount; W/ Support; With OE No. 26127564695; VAICO |
| 2010 | BMW | 760Li | RWD | 6.0L | V12 | N/A | Grade: OEM - Made in Germany (Q+); Description: With Ball Bearing; Location: Center Mount; W/ Support; With OE No. 26127564695; VAICO |
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