Remove right output shaft

WARNING: Vehicle may slip off the vehicle hoist if the vehicle hoist is handled incorrectly .
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!

Observe safety instructions on raising the vehicle using a vehicle hoist.
For additional information see: 00... RAISING THE VEHICLE WITH A VEHICLE LIFT .

WARNING: Car may slip off the vehicle hoist where components are supported .
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!

Secure the vehicle hoist against lowering and lifting.
Make sure that the vehicle does not lift off the mounting plates on the vehicle lift.

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Damage to rear differential .
Failure to comply with the oil specifications can result in serious damage to the rear differential .

After completion of repair work, check the transmission oil level in the rear differential.
Use only the BMW approved final drive transmission oil. See the Fluid Capacities tab for the selected vehicle.

Preliminary work

Refer to REMOVING THE REAR RIGHT WHEEL .
Refer to REMOVING THE CONNECTING SUPPORT FROM THE TUNNEL .
Refer to REMOVING COMPLETE EXHAUST SYSTEM .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE CAMBER CONTROL ARM ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING HEAT SHIELD AT REAR .
Refer to RELEASING THE PROP SHAFT FROM THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL .
Refer to RELEASING THE WIRING HARNESS FROM THE M SPORT DIFFERENTIAL .
Refer to DETACHING THE OUTPUT SHAFT FROM THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL .
Refer to LOWERING REAR DIFFERENTIAL .
Refer to GUIDING THE RIGHT OUTPUT SHAFT OUT OF THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL .

NOTE: Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.

Remove output shaft

Secure the output shaft (1) from falling.

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Loosen the output shaft from the wheel bearing

Press brake pedal.
Loosen the collar screw (1).
The output shaft is released from the wheel bearing.

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Pull the output shaft (1) out and remove it.

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