Replacing the sealing ring of the rear axle differential clutch (AWD) (X2 xDrive 28i 2018-2023, X2 M35i 2019-2022)
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WARNING:
DANGER OF POISONING
if oil is ingested/absorbed through the skin!
RISK OF INJURY if oil comes into contact with eyes and skin!
RISK OF INJURY if oil comes into contact with eyes and skin!
CAUTION:
Risk of damage!
Failure to observe the oil specifications may lead to serious damage to the hang-on clutch .
Failure to observe the oil specifications may lead to serious damage to the hang-on clutch .
- Use only the APPROVED OIL (see applicable BMW parts catalogue) for the hang-on clutch.
- The oil to be filled must be at least at the room temperature (greater than 18°)
- Maintain the exact oil capacity
CAUTION:
Risk of damage!
Failure to observe the oil filling/oil draining may lead to serious damage to the hang-on clutch .
Failure to observe the oil filling/oil draining may lead to serious damage to the hang-on clutch .
- In order to ensure correct oil filling of the hang-on clutch, the oil reservoir of the hang-on clutch must be completely drained before filling (remove the hang-on clutch and swivel the differential downwards).
- In order to ensure correct oil filling of the hang-on clutch, the differential must always be swivelled down, even when oil filling is in progress.
- The oil filler plug on the reservoir cap is not an oil level indicator.
CAUTION:
Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic discharge (ESD protection)!
For additional information see: NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE) .
For additional information see: NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE) .
Necessary preliminary work:
- Refer to REMOVING COMPLETE EXHAUST SYSTEM .
- Refer to REMOVING THE LEFT-HAND TORSION STRUT .
- Remove heat shields. Refer to REMOVING FRONT HEAT SHIELD , and REMOVING HEAT SHIELD AT REAR , and REMOVING HEAT SHIELD AT UPPER EXHAUST TURBOCHARGER .
- Refer to REMOVING AND TYING BACK PROPELLER SHAFT ON REAR AXLE FINAL DRIVE .
- Refer to REMOVING THE HANG-ON CLUTCH .
Removal:
Remove sealing ring (1).
Installation:
Install the sealing ring (1).
Parts: Sealing ring
Installation note:
Coat sealing ring (1) with oil.
Required follow-up work:
- Refer to INSTALLING THE HANG-ON CLUTCH .
- Refer to INSTALLING PROPELLER SHAFT ON THE REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL .
- Install heat shields. Refer to INSTALLING FRONT HEAT SHIELD , and INSTALLING THE REAR HEAT SHIELD , and INSTALLING THE HEAT SHIELD ON THE EXHAUST TURBOCHARGER, TOP .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE LEFT-HAND TORSION STRUT .
- Refer to COMPLETELY INSTALLING THE EXHAUST SYSTEM .
- Carry out the hang-on clutch oil bleeding routine.
Service function -> Drivetrain -> Longitudinal torque distribution -> Bleeding
Waiting period of 60 seconds
Repeating the service function "Bleeding routine"