LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> BMW >> 2017 >> 340i Standard Trans >> Repair and Diagnosis (Single Page) >> Drivelines & Axles >> Differentials & Drive Axles >> Rear Axle - Repair (F30, 6-CYL RWD) >> 33 41 Wheel Bearings >> 33 41... Detaching wheel bearing inner ring from drive flange (drive flange removed)

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

Special tools required: 

IMPORTANT: Thrust piece 33 4 409 must not be removed!

Insert pliers 33 4 407 into special tool 33 4 401.

G09947183Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Position special tool 33 4 401 in conjunction with 33 4 407 on drive flange.

IMPORTANT: Pliers 33 4 407 must be positions in the groove between the drive flange and wheel bearing inner ring.
G10095665Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Pull special tool 33 4 401 together with rings 33 4 403 and 33 4 404 until the pliers 33 4 407 are fitted flush in the groove between the drive flange and wheel bearing inner ring.

Unscrew spindle 33 4 402 as far as is possible.

G06851041Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Use special tool, see BMW Workshop Catalogue. 

The following work steps describe pulling off the wheel bearing inner ring: 

G06889898Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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

Vehicle components: 

I Drive flange hub
II Wheel bearing inner ring

Required components for all models and types: 

F3 Spindle M24 (length 270 mm)
1 Hydraulic unit
E3 Washer M24
C1 Holding sleeve
B1 Adapter
33 4 400 Special tool

* Components specific to model and type: 

K2 Screws M14 x 1.5