33 41 Wheel Bearings
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WHEEL BEARINGS - TIGHTENING TORQUES
| Type | Thread | Tightening specification | Measure | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1AZ Rear axle shaft to drive flange | E12, E21, E23, E24 | Collar nut yellow chromated | Replace collar nut | 435 Nm |
| E28 | Collar nut waxed white M22 | Replace collar nut | 190 Nm | |
| E23, E24, E28, E32, E34 | Collar nut waxed white M27 | Replace collar nut | 250 Nm | |
| 2AZ Bearing unit on wheel carrier | E39 | Replace screws | ||
| Jointing torque | 30 Nm | |||
| Torque angle | 90 ° | |||
| E60 | Replace screws | |||
| Jointing torque | 30 Nm | |||
| Torque angle | 110 ° | |||
| E53, E61, E63, E64, E65, E66 | 100 Nm | |||
| 3AZ Drive flange to axle shaft | E53, E60, E61, E63, E64, E65, E66, E67 | M27 | Replacing collar nut and lightly oil contact face | 420 Nm |
| E31, E36, E38, E39, E46, E52, E83, E85, E86 | M27 | Replacing collar nut and lightly oil contact face | 300 Nm | |
| E36, E46, E85, E86 | M24 | Replacing collar nut and lightly oil contact face | 250 Nm | |
| E30, E36 | M22 | Replacing collar nut and lightly oil contact face | 200 Nm |