33 21 000 Removing and installing/replacing left or right output shaft (screwed version)

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Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove REAR WHEEL .
Remove rear axle final drive . See 33 10 010 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR DIFFERENTIAL or 33 10 016 / 17 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/RENEWING REAR AXLE FINAL DRIVE (DYNAMIC PERFORMANCE CONTROL)

IMPORTANT: Expand anti-twist lock sufficiently to avoid damaging thread when releasing collar nut.

Release collar nut (1), activate parking brake for this purpose.

Installation note:

Fig 1: Locating Collar Nut

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

No oil permitted on thread of shaft journal or collar nut.

Tightening torque 33 41 1AZ .

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

IMPORTANT: Secure output shaft against falling out.

Press OUTPUT SHAFT OUT OF DRIVE FLANGE and remove towards center of vehicle.

Replacement only:

With BMW Diagnosis and Information System under:
- Control unit functions
  Perform function check of transfer box (calibration)