Driveshaft Center Support Bearing, Genuine BMW - E36 M3, MZ3

The center support bearing on the E36 M3 and MZ3 supports both sections of the driveshaft and allows it to shift under load. A bearing in the middle is suspended in rubber. Over time, and with a lot of loading/unloading of the driveshaft, the bearing or the rubber wears out.

Symptoms of a bad center support bearing is usually a thunk from the center of the car, especially when dipping in/out of the throttle. A great time to replace the center bearing, and the front flex disc, is during a clutch overhaul, short shift kit install, or any time the driveshaft is removed from the car.

This is the Genuine BMW center support bearing and comes with a two year warranty.

There are some specific fitment notes for the models below:
E36 M3 95 manual transmission with 6-bolt CV-joint on end of driveshaft (not U-joint)
E36 M3 95 automatic transmission
E36 M3 96-99 manual transmission with 6-bolt CV-joint on end of driveshaft (not U-joint)
E36 M3 96-99 automatic transmission

BMW Fitments:

3 Series
E36 (92-99) > M3 (1995)
E36 (92-99) > M3 (96-99)
Z Series
E36/7 / E36/8 Z3 (96-02) > Z3 M - S52
E36/7 / E36/8 Z3 (96-02) > Z3 M - S54