33 41 000 Replacing drive flange on left/right rear axle shaft: Notes

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove REAR WHEEL .

IMPORTANT: Expand anti-twist lock sufficiently to avoid damaging thread when releasing collar nut.

Activate parking brake and release collar nut.

Tightening torque 33 41 1AZ.

Installation note:

Lightly oil the gearing at the shaft journal.

No oil permitted on thread of shaft journal or collar nut.

Replace the collar nut and secure it by positive peening on flat areas of output shaft.

Fig 1: Securing Collar Nut

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Remove BRAKE DISC .

only: F01, F02, F04, F07:

Twist roll pins (1) 90° with special tool 34 4 000 and detach.

Only disconnect return spring (2) with brake spring pliers.

Remove brake pads (3).

NOTE: the fitted position of the adjusting screw must not be changed or turned.

Fig 2: Identifying Brake Pads, Return Spring And Roll Pins

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Use the special tool from the BMW Workshop Catalogue.

Hydraulic unit - 81 64 2 155 744
Adapter kit 1 - 81 64 2 155 745
Adapter kit 2 - 81 64 2 155 746