Removal (5-Series)
- Remove wheels. Remove drive shaft. See DRIVE SHAFT . Remove brake calipers, and wire aside. Remove ABS impulse sensors. Disconnect parking brake cables on parking brake lever. Remove heat shield above drive shaft. Remove ride height sensor (if necessary).
- Support differential with a jack and Support (33 4 390). Remove left and right trim panels. See Figure . Remove left and right shock absorbers. Remove left and right carrier bolts. Lower rear axle.