Installing the output shaft

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 BMW 750xi, 2011 BMW 750Lxi, 2010 BMW 750xi, and 2010 BMW 750Lxi. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Check gaiter and renew if necessary.
Renew output shaft circlip (1).
Renew radial shaft seal on front axle differential and bearing support. See SHAFT SEAL FOR LEFT OUTPUT SHAFT or SHAFT SEAL FOR RIGHT OUTPUT SHAFT .
Coat highlighted contact surface (2) of output shaft with APPROVED OIL .

Fig 1: Identifying Output Shaft Circlip And Contact Surface
Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

NOTE: The installation protective ring (1) serves to protect the sealing lips of the radial shaft seal (2) when installing the output shaft.

Open installation protective ring (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Radial Shaft Seal And Protective Ring

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

IMPORTANT: When installing output shaft, make sure that tripod does not fall into gaiter.

Press swivel bearing slightly to one side and insert output shaft into front axle differential/bearing support.

Fig 3: Identifying Assembly Protection Ring

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Pull out assembly protection ring at lug (1) until one of the two predetermined breaking points gives.

Slide output shaft to the limit position into front axle differential. Output shaft must snap audibly into place.

IMPORTANT: Note on installation for spur gearing must be observed without fail!

Installation note:

Spur gearing of wheel bearing (1) and output shaft (2) must be installed tooth in tooth!
Tighten collar bolt with compression spring by hand.

Fig 4: Identifying Spur Gearing Of Bearing And Output Shaft Installed Position
Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Check whether spur gearing is locked tooth in tooth by reciprocally rotating wheel hub/output shaft.
Tighten the collar bolt.
Tightening torque 31 60 2AZ.