33 10 155 Removing and installing/replacing right rear axle differential servomotor (M6)

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove EXHAUST SYSTEM .

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Release screws (2) and place ground strap (3) to one side.

Tightening torque 33 11 7AZ .

Take out servomotor on the right past the output shaft.

Fig 1: Identifying Ground Strap, Plug Connections And Screws

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Installation note: 

Clean sealing surface (1) and apply Loctite 5970 sealing compound.

Fig 2: Identifying Differential Servomotor Sealing Surface

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Installation note: 

During installation, it is absolutely essential to make sure that guide (1) on servomotor is seated in groove (2) in rear axle differential.

Fig 3: Identifying Servomotor Guide And Groove

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After installation: 

• Replacement only: Perform START-UP .