33 41 151 Replacing left or right wheel bearing on rear axle shaft (640i, 640i xDrive, 650i, 650xi)

Fig 1: Identifying Multipole Impulse Ring

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Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove DRIVE FLANGE FOR REAR AXLE SHAFT .
• Remove TOE ARM FROM WHEEL CARRIER . (F01/F02/F04/F06/F10/F12/F13/F18)

F07/F11 only:

• Deactivate and drain air spring/suspension system
• Raise the wheel carrier with a workshop lift.

Release screws.

Tightening torque 33 41 2AZ .

Remove wheel bearing.

Installation note: 

Replace screws.

Fig 2: Locating Axle Shaft Screws

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Installation note: 

Keep contact surface (1) of wheel bearing and wheel carrier clean and free from oil and grease.

Fig 3: Identifying Wheel Bearing Contact Surface

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After installation: 

• Adjust parking brake. (F01/F02/F04/F07)
• Activate and fill air spring system (F07/F11)