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Axle Shafts (Rear): Removal

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  1. Raise and support vehicle. Remove rear wheel.
    2. WARNING: Scalding hazard. This work may only be carried out on an exhaust system which has cooled down.
  2. Release screws of rear muffler and detach rear muffler from intermediate muffler.
  3. On models with one axle air spring, disconnect fuse on air supply system so that there is no unintentional system regulation.
  4. On models with two axle air spring, lower axle with BMW diagnostic system in EHC2 program under menu item "Component activation." Carry out each activation 6 times.
  5. On all models, remove axle CV joint-to-differential final drive flange bolts and washers. See Fig 1 .
  6. To feed axle shaft in and out, raise wheel carrier (1) with special tool (00 2 030) (2) and a block of wood (3) about .8" (20 mm). See Fig 2 .
  7. Release locking clip (1). See Fig 3 .
  8. Remove axle hub collar nut, and discard. See Fig 4 .
  9. Screw on special tools (33 2 111/116/117) with 5 wheel studs and press axle shaft out of drive hub. See Fig 5 .
  10. Remove axle shaft.
Fig 1: Locating Axle-To-Final Drive Flange Bolts & Washers
G00079002Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Fig 2: Raising Wheel Carrier
G00123114Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Fig 3: Releasing Locking Clip
G00123115Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Fig 4: Locating Collar Nut
G00103348Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Fig 5: Pressing Out Axle Shaft
G00079004Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
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