33 21... Pressing output shaft out of drive flange and drawing in: Notes
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Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove REAR WHEEL .
- Remove REAR AXLE FINAL DRIVE .
IMPORTANT:
Always place a new circlip on the output shaft reinstalling!
IMPORTANT:
Expand anti-twist lock sufficiently to avoid damaging thread when releasing collar nut (1).
Activate parking brake and release collar nut (1).
Tightening torque: see 1AZ in 33 41 WHEEL BEARINGS
Installation note:
Lightly oil the gearing at the shaft journal.
No oil permitted on thread of shaft journal or collar nut.
Replace collar nut (1) by positive peening at flat areas of output shaft.
Use special tool, see BMW Workshop Equipment Catalogue .
- Hydraulic unit - 81 64 2 155 744
- Adapter kit 1 - 81 64 2 155 745
- Adapter kit 2 - 81 64 2 155 746
The following work steps describe pressing out the output shaft:
The following tools are required to press out the output shaft from the drive flange, see Fig 2 for arrangement: