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Detaching wheel bearing inner ring from drive flange (drive flange removed) (X6 2015-2019)

Special tools required: 

NOTE: Detach wheel bearing ring with special tool 33 4 400 through groove in wheel bearing inner ring.

Position special tool 33 1 307 on drive flange.

Select one of the following special tools using the wheel bearing inner ring and insert into special tool 33 4 401.

33 4 405  for dia. 45 - 51 mm

33 4 406  for dia. 50 - 55 mm

33 4 407  for dia. 55 - 61 mm

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Screw out special tool 33 4 402 until the tapered attachment of the spindle comes into contact with the special tool 33 4 401.

Position special tool 33 4 401 with the corresponding insert on groove of wheel bearing inner ring.

Use special tool 33 4 401 with special tools 33 4 403  and 33 4 404  to clamp together far enough so that the special tool 33 4 400 only just turns in the groove.

Use hydraulic unit and adapter kits (available via the applicable BMW Workshop Equipment catalogue).  

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

Vehicle components: 

I Drive flange hub
II Wheel carrier/swivel bearing

Required components. 

1 Hydraulic unit
F3 Spindle M24 (length 270 mm)
E3 Washer M24
C1 Holding sleeve
K2 Screws M14 x 1.5
B1 Adapter
33 4 400 Special tool

Detach wheel bearing inner ring from drive flange.