33 41 153 Replacing left/right wheel bearing on rear axle shaft

Special tools required: 

• 33 4 031
• 33 4 041
• 33 4 042
• 33 4 043
• 33 4 047
• 33 4 048
• 33 4 049

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove DRIVE FLANGE FOR REAR AXLE SHAFT 
• Detach WHEEL BEARING INNER RACE FROM DRIVE FLANGE .

Press retaining ring (1) together using pliers (2) and remove.

Installation: 

Install retaining ring (1).

Check seating of retaining ring (1), correct if necessary.

Fig 1: Pressing Circlip Ring Using Pliers

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Pull out wheel bearing with special tools 33 4 031 , 33 4 041 , 33 4 042 , 33 4 043 and 33 4 048 .

Fig 2: Pulling Out Wheel Bearing Using Special Tools

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Installation: 

Draw in new wheel bearing (1) with special tools 33 4 041 , 33 4 042 , 33 4 043 , 33 4 047 and 33 4 049 .

Fig 3: Installing Wheel Bearing Using Special Tools

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