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Rear Axle Seals & Bearings: Removal

  1. Raise and support vehicle. Remove wheel and brake drum assembly. Remove drive shaft. Loosen castellated nut (all except 318i models) securing flange to drive axle. Using a puller, remove flange.
  2. On all models, install castellated nut (if equipped) on axle shaft and drive out drive axle using a soft-headed mallet. Remove bearings and seals. Remove spacer sleeve and shim, if equipped.