33 41 151 Replacing left or right wheel bearing on rear axle shaft (528i, 528xi, 528i xDrive, 535d, 535d xDrive, 535i, 535xi, 535i xDrive, 550i, 550xi, 550i xDrive)

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IMPORTANT: Do not damage multipole impulse ring.

Fig 1: Identifying Multipole Impulse Ring

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove DRIVE FLANGE FOR REAR AXLE SHAFT .
Remove TOE ARM FROM WHEEL CARRIER . (F01/F02/F04/F06/F10/F12/F13/F18)

NOTE:

Check brake pads and renew if necessary!

F07/F11 only:

Deactivate and drain air spring/suspension system
Raise the wheel carrier with a workshop lift.

Release screws.

Tightening torque 33 41 2AZ .

Remove wheel bearing.

Installation note:

Replace screws.

Fig 2: Locating Wheel Bearing Screws

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Installation note:

Keep contact surface (1) of wheel bearing and wheel carrier clean and free from oil and grease.

Fig 3: Identifying Wheel Bearing Contact Surface

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After installation:

Adjust parking brake. (F01/F02/F04/F07)
Activate and fill air spring system (F07/F11)