31 60 000 Removing and installing/replacing left or right output shaft
Special tools required:
Attention!
Risk of damage!
Do not drive output shaft out of wheel hub with an impact tool.
Remove FRONT WHEEL .
Attention!
Expand anti-twist lock sufficiently to avoid damaging thread when releasing collar nut.
Release collar nut; to do so, press brake pedal to floor.
Installation note:
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 31 21 2AZ .
Secure collar nut by caulking on flat areas of output shaft.
Remove REINFORCEMENT PLATE .
Remove diesel enclosure.
Remove TRACK ROD END FROM SWIVEL BEARING .
Right side only: Remove GUIDE JOINT FROM SWIVEL BEARING .
Remove WISHBONE FROM SWIVEL BEARING .
Remove ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK FROM SPRING STRUT .
Turn swivel bearing to one side.
Press OUTPUT SHAFT OUT OF WHEEL HUB and tie up.
Front differential
Press output shaft with special tool 31 5 110 out of front differential and remove.
Installation note:
Replace SHAFT SEAL IN FRONT DIFFERENTIAL and coat sealing lips with front differential oil.
Replace circlip and slide in output shaft over resistance of circlip. Output shaft must snap audibly into place.
Attention!
High installation forces indicate that the gearing on the output shaft/differential side gear is damaged/deformed!
Check gearing, replaced damaged parts.
Bearing Support
Press output shaft with special tool 31 5 110 out of bearing support and remove.
Installation note:
Replace SHAFT SEAL IN BEARING SUPPORT and coat sealing lips with front differential oil.
Replace circlip and slide in output shaft over resistance of circlip. Output shaft must snap audibly into place.
Attention!
High installation forces indicate that the gearing on the output shaft/differential side gear is damaged/deformed!
Check gearing, replaced damaged parts.
After installation:
- Check FRONT DIFFERENTIAL OIL LEVEL , correct if necessary.
Replacement only:
- With BMW Diagnosis and Information System under:
- Control unit functions Perform functional check of transfer box (calibration)