Assembly sequence

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.

Insert the rear axle final drive into the rear axle support using the workshop jack and special tool 33 5 200 .
Insert screws (1) (do not tighten).
Insert bolt from rear and replace nut (2) (do not tighten down).
Release tensioning strap and lower special tool 33 5 200 and move away.
Tighten down screws (1).
Tightening torque 33 17 1AZ .
Tighten nut (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Axle Final Drive Screw And Nut

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Tightening torque 33 17 2AZ .