33 41 151 Replacing wheel bearing on left or right rear axle shaft (on 2-flow exhaust system)

Special tools required: 

• 33 3 261
• 33 3 262
• 33 3 263
• 33 3 264
• 33 3 265

Necessary preliminary tasks 

• Remove DRIVE FLANGE OF REAR AXLE SHAFT .

Press retaining ring (1) together using pliers and remove.

Installation: 

Install retaining ring (1).

Check seating of retaining ring (1), correct if necessary.

Fig 1: Checking Seating Of Retaining Ring

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Pull out wheel bearing with special tools 33 3 261 , 33 3 263 and 33 3 262 .

Fig 2: Pulling Out Wheel Bearing Using Special Tools

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Fig 3: Identifying Black-Dyed Multipole Seal

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Installation: 

Check installation position of wheel bearing (1), correct if necessary.

Draw in wheel bearing (1) with special tools 33 3 261 , 33 3 265 and 33 3 264 .

Fig 4: Checking Installation Position Of Wheel Bearing

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After installation: 

• Adjust HANDBRAKE .