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: 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 the collar nut and secure it by positive peening on flat areas of output shaft.
- 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.
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
The following work steps describe detachment of the drive flange:
The following tools are required to pull the drive flange out of the wheel bearing. For arrangement, see Fig 3: