33 21... Pressing output shaft out of drive flange and drawing in: Notes

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove REAR WHEEL .
Remove REAR AXLE FINAL DRIVE .

IMPORTANT: Always place a new circlip on the output shaft reinstalling!

IMPORTANT: Expand anti-twist lock sufficiently to avoid damaging thread when releasing collar nut (1).

Activate parking brake and release collar nut (1).

Tightening torque 33 41 1AZ.

Installation note:

Lightly oil the gearing at the shaft journal.

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

Replace collar nut (1) by positive peening at flat areas of output shaft.

Fig 1: Pulling On Rubber Mount Using Special Tools (33 0 033, 33 0 034, 33 0 035 And 33 0 036)

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Use special tool, see BMW Workshop Catalogue.

Hydraulic unit - 81 64 2 155 744
Adapter kit 1 - 81 64 2 155 745
Adapter kit 2 - 81 64 2 155 746