LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> BMW >> 2013 >> X6 50i >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different car >> Section 783 (Front Axle - Repair - AWD) >> 53 Differential With Bearings >> 31 53 040 Removing and Installing/Replacing Right Output Shaft Bearing Block

31 53 040 Removing and Installing/Replacing Right Output Shaft Bearing Block

WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 6 other vehicles, including the 2008 BMW 335xi, 2008 BMW 328xi, 2007 BMW 335xi, 2007 BMW 328xi, and 2006 BMW 330xi. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Release screws (1).

Remove bearing block from oil sump.

Installation: 

Replace O-ring. See 31 51 065 Replacing O-ring for Bearing Block .

Tightening torque: 31 60 1AZ  . See OUTPUT SHAFT for specs.

Fig 1: Identifying Screws
G04745236Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.