Secure the output shaft on the rear axle differential

• Position the special tool 0 495 857 (33 5 125)  on the circumferential slot (1)  of the output shaft.
• Knock the output shaft into the rear axle differential with a rubber mallet.

  Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

• Position the holder (2)  on the rear axle support.
• Tighten nut (1)  .

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Exhaust system to rear axle carrier
M8 Nut	tightening torque	19 Nm

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.