Replacing wheel bearing (hub) for rear wheel (AWD) (X2 xDrive 28i 2018-2023, X2 M35i 2019-2022)

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Necessary preliminary work:

Refer to REMOVING REAR WHEEL .

Removal:

Lever off protective cap (1).

The hub cap is not installed again due to risk of corrosion.

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Release collar bolt (1), press brake pedal to floor for this purpose.

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Release screw (1).

Pull the wheel speed sensor (2) out of the trailing arm.

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Remove BRAKE DISC .

Release screws (1).

Remove wheel bearing.

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Installation:

Installation note:

Keep contact surface (2) of wheel bearing (1) and swivel bearing clean and free from grease.

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Align new wheel bearing on trailing arm.

Part: Replace screws (1).

Tighten screws (1).

Tightening torque 33 41 1AZ .

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INSTALLING BRAKE DISC .

Clean bore hole for pulse sensor and grease with Staburags NBU 12/K lubricating grease (refer to BMW Service Operating Fluids).

CAUTION: Check sensor head prior to installation for damage, replacing if necessary.

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Install the wheel speed sensor (2).

Insert screw (1) and tighten.

Tightening torque, 34 51 5AZ .

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Pay attention to installation position of compression spring (2).
Keep collar bolt and spur gearing of wheel bearing/output shaft clean and free from grease

CAUTION: Following installation note for spur gearing must be observed without fail!

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Part: Replace collar bolt and compression spring.

Tighten collar bolt (1) and compression spring by hand.

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Spur gearing of wheel bearing (1) and output shaft (2) must be installed form-fit (tooth in tooth position)!

Check whether spur gearing is locked tooth in tooth by reciprocally rotating wheel hub/output shaft.

Once a form-fit has been ensured, tighten to final torque.

Tightening torque 33 41 2AZ .

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Required follow-up work:

Refer to INSTALLING REAR WHEEL .