Removing and installing/replacing right output shaft (FWD) (X2 sDrive 28i 2018-2023)

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CAUTION: Only for manual transmission and double-clutch transmission:

After each removal of the output shaft, the radial shaft seal in the transmission must be replaced.

CAUTION: Clean the transmission around the radial shaft seal prior to removing the output shaft!
For DKG only:
Transmission oil (at maximum 0.31) may escape from the radial shaft seal opening when pulling off the output shaft!
Collect and dispose of escaping transmission oil!

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 out output shaft (1).

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If necessary, release screws (1) and remove holder (heat shield) (2).

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Release screws (1).

Pull output shaft (2) out of gearbox and remove to one side.

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Installation:

CAUTION: Only for manual transmission and double-clutch transmission:

Replace radial shaft seal at front.

CAUTION: With automatic transmission only:

Lever out O-ring (1).
Parts: Replace O-ring.
Insert new O-ring (1).

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Only for manual transmission and double-clutch transmission:

Insert assembly protection ring (1) into the radial shaft seal.

The installation protection ring (1) is provided with a new radial shaft seal for the output shaft.

Make sure the tool fits over the lip of the radial shaft seal so there is no damage to sealing ring when the output shaft is inserted.

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Insert output shaft (1) into gearbox.

Before the sealing surface is pushed into the radial shaft seal, remove assembly protection ring (2) by pulling the handle.

Slide output shaft into gearbox up to stop.

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Tighten screws (1).

Tightening torque 31 60 1AZ .

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Turn steering wheel to right.

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

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

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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:

For manual gearbox and DKG only: CHECK/SUPPLEMENT TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL .
Check transmission for leaks.
Refer to INSTALLING FRONT WHEELS .
Refer to CONNECTING THE BATTERY EARTH LEAD .