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735i & 745i

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  1. Raise and support vehicle. Remove wheel(s).
  2. Unfasten collar nut (1). Operate brake to do so. See Figure.
  3. Remove brake disc. See BRAKE DISC .
  4. Screw special tool 33 2 116 onto drive flange with wheel studs. Drive out drive flange with special tool 33 4 201/202/203. See Figure.
  5. If necessary, pull off bearing inner race from drive flange.
  6. Unfasten screws and remove wheel bearing. See Figure.
    7. CAUTION: Do not reuse old wheel bearing.
  7. Install new wheel bearing. The contact faces (2) of wheel bearing and wheel carrier and the tapped bores (1) must be clean and free of grease. See Figure.
  8. For bottom screws use 1/2" socket wrench with joint. For upper screws use 1/2" socket wrench with extension. Tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
  9. Apply light coat of oil to drive flange (1). Attach drive flange on spline of axle shaft and tighten it down using special tool 33 2 115/ 116/ 118. See Figure.
  10. Install brake disc.
  11. Lightly oil and replace collar nut. Tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
  12. Secure collar nut by caulking it at flat areas of axle shaft.
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