33 21 002 Removing and installing / replacing right output shaft

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 BMW 528i, 2009 BMW 528i, and 2008 BMW 528i. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING: Scalding hazard!
Only perform the following tasks after the vehicle has cooled down.

Remove rear wheel.

IMPORTANT: Expand turning lock sufficiently to avoid damaging thread when releasing collar nut.

Fig 1: Locating Turning Lock And Collar Nut

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Release collar nut, activate handbrake for this purpose.

Installation:

Replace collar nut, oil collar nut/wheel bearing contact surface lightly and tighten down.

No oil permitted on thread of shaft journal or collar nut. Tightening torque 33 41 3AZ . See 41 WHEEL BEARINGS .

Secure collar nut by positive peening on flat areas of output shaft.

Release bolts and remove with washers (1).

Force output shaft off drive flange with a suitable tool.

Installation:

Before installing output shaft, make sure that drive flange is fully engaged in rear differential.

Replace bolts and washers (1).

Tightening torque 33 21 1AZ . See 21 OUTPUT SHAFTS .

Fig 2: Locating Output Shaft Bolt

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Remove stabilizer link from swinging arm .

E60: Remove spring strut shock absorber from wheel carrier .

Raise wheel carrier for feeding output shaft out and in with workshop jack approx. 20 mm.

Fig 3: Raising Wheel Carrier For Feeding Output Shaft Out

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IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
Do not drive output shaft out of drive flange with an impact tool.

Press output shaft out of drive flange and remove towards center of vehicle.

After installation:

Check that output shaft is correctly seated in rear differential.