33 41 151 Replacing left or right wheel bearing on rear axle shaft

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IMPORTANT: Do not damage multipole impulse ring.

Fig 1: Identifying Multipole Impulse Ring

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove DRIVE FLANGE FOR REAR AXLE SHAFT

Release screws.

Remove wheel bearing.

Installation:

Stick in screws again/replace.

Tightening torque 33 41 2AZ .

Fig 2: Locating Wheel Bearing Screws

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Installation:

Keep contact surface (2) of wheel bearing/wheel carrier clean and free from oil and grease.

Except when replacing: Recondition tapped holes (1).

Install new wheel bearing.

Fig 3: Identifying Contact Surface Of Wheel Bearing/Wheel Carrier And Tapped Holes

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After installation:

Adjusting PARKING BRAKE