33 41... Detaching wheel bearing inner ring from drive flange (drive flange removed): Notes

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IMPORTANT:

Special tool 33 4 409 must not be removed!

Insert special tool 33 4 408 into special tool 33 4 401 .

Fig 1: Inserting Special Tool (33 4 408) Into Special Tool (33 4 401)

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Position special tool 33 4 401 in conjunction with 33 4 408 on drive flange.

Fig 2: Positioning Special Tool (33 4 401) In Conjunction With (33 4 408) On Drive Flange

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Tension special tool 33 4 401 with spanners 33 4 403 and 33 4 404 together until special tool is resting against wheel bearing inner ring.

Fig 3: Tensioning Special Tool (33 4 401) With Spanners (33 4 403) And (33 4 404) Together

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Use hydraulic unit and adapter kits, 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

Pressure cylinder of hydraulic unit (1) must be in the initial position.
Spindle F3 must terminate flush with hydraulic unit (1).
Assemble special tool, see graphic
Turn spindle of special tool 33 4 400 as far as it will go.

Fig 4: Disconnecting Wheel Bearing Inner Ring From Drive Flange Using Special Tool (33 4 400)

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The following tools are required for detachment, consult graphic for arrangement: