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

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Special tools required:

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: Removing Wheel Bearing Inner Ring Using Special Tool (33 4 402)

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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

Fig 4: Disconnecting Wheel Bearing Inner Ring From Drive Flange
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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 Fig 4
Turn spindle of special tool 33 4 400 as far as it will go.

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

Vehicle components

I	Drive flange hub
II	Wheel carrier/swivel bearing

Required components for all models and types

1	Hydraulic unit
F3	Spindle M24 (length 270 mm)
E3	Washer M24
C1	Holding sleeve
K1	Screws M12 x 1.5
K2	Screws M14 x 1.5
B1	Adapter
33 4 400	Special tool

Components specific to model and type

K1	Screws M12 x 1.5
K2	Screws M14 x 1.5

Detach wheel bearing inner ring from drive flange.