33 21 002 Removing And Installing / Replacing Right Output Shaft

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WARNING: Scalding hazard!
Only perform the following tasks after the vehicle has cooled down.

Apply handbrake.

Remove rear wheel.

E61: Deactivate and drain air spring/suspension system

Unscrew collar nut.

Installation:

Replace collar nut, apply a light coating of oil to contact surface and tighten down.

Tightening torque 33 41 3AZ. .

Secure collar nut by peening on flat areas of output shaft.

Fig 1: Locating Collar Nut

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Release bolts and remove with washers (1).

Force output shaft off drive flange with a suitable tool.

Installation:

Before installing output shaft, make sure that drive flange is fully engaged in rear differential.

Replace bolts and washers (1).

Tightening torque 33 21 1AZ. .

Fig 2: Locating Output Shaft Bolts And Washers

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Remove stabilizer link from swinging arm.

E60: Remove spring strut shock absorber from wheel carrier.

E61: Remove rear shock absorber from swinging arm.

Raise wheel carrier for feeding output shaft out and in with workshop jack approx. 20 mm.

Fig 3: Raising Wheel Carrier

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Press output shaft (1) out of drive flange and remove towards center of car.

Fig 4: Identifying Towards Centre Of Car

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After installation:

Check that output shaft is correctly seated in rear differential.
E61: Activate and fill air suspension system