Removing and installing/replacing right output shaft (AWD) (X2 xDrive 28i 2018-2023, X2 M35i 2019-2022)

Necessary preliminary work: 

• Refer to REMOVING THE WHEELS .

To identify the engine, note the next two images.

TU0 Engine: Positive battery cable (2) and terminal 50 (1) on the starter motor are not  protected against contact.

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TU1 Engine: Positive battery cable (2) and terminal 50 (1) on the starter motor are protected against contact.

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Removal: 

If installed: Lever off protective cap (1).

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

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Secure output shaft against falling out.

Turn steering wheel to right.

Pull the output shaft (1) out of the swivel bearing.

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Lever the output shaft (2) out with a mounting lever (1) and remove it from the side.

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Installation: 

Install retaining ring (1).

Parts:  Circlip

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Turn steering wheel to right.

Connect the output shaft (1) from the side.

• Check the output shaft for correct locking.

Insert output shaft (1) from the front into the pivot bearing.

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

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Parts:  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.

When the positive locking is ensured, tighten the collar bolt.

Tightening torque 31 60 2AZ .

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Thinly grease the wheel hub in area (1).

Do not install the protective cap.

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Required follow-up work: 

• Refer to INSTALLING FRONT WHEELS .
• Refer to CONNECTING THE BATTERY EARTH LEAD .