33 41 151 Replacing left or right wheel bearing on rear axle shaft

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove the OUTPUT SHAFT .
• Remove the DRIVE FLANGE FOR REAR AXLE SHAFT .
• Detach the WHEEL BEARING INNER RING FROM DRIVE FLANGE. 

Press circlip (1) together using pliers (2) and remove.

Installation note: 

Install retaining ring (1).

Check circlip (1) fit and correct if necessary.

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Use special tool, see BMW Workshop Catalogue  .

• Hydraulic unit - 81 64 2 155 744
• Adapter kit 1 - 81 64 2 155 745
• Adapter kit 2 - 81 64 2 155 746
• Adapter - 81 64 2 318 661

The following work steps describe the removal of the wheel bearing: 

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The following tools are required to pull the wheel bearing out of the wheel carrier; see graphic for arrangement:

Vehicle components: 

Required components for all models and types: 

* Components specific to model and type: 

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The following work steps describe the insertion of the wheel bearing: 

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The following tools are required to insert the wheel bearing into the wheel carrier; see graphic for arrangement:

Vehicle components: 

Required components for all models and types: 

* Components specific to model and type: 

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Mount adapter 81 64 2 318 661 to hydraulic unit using torque wrench (see graphic).

Set torque wrench to 20 Nm.

Move wheel bearing in using hydraulic tool until the torque wrench activates.

After installation: 

• Adjust PARKING BRAKE.