LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Mini >> 2010 >> Cooper S, 2D Hatchback, Standard >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different car >> Section 52 (Axle Shafts - 5 Series) >> Removal, Disassembly, Reassembly & Installation >> Axle Shafts >> Installation

Axle Shafts: Installation

WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 49 other vehicles, including the 2003 BMW M5, 2003 BMW 540i, 2003 BMW 530i, 2003 BMW 525i, and 2002 BMW M5. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

To install, reverse removal procedure. Use appropriate puller to pull axle shaft into hub. Use NEW axle shaft collar nut. After tightening collar nut to specification, secure by peening at flat areas on axle shaft. See Fig 1 .

Tighten bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .

Fig 1: Staking Axle Collar Nut
G00079012Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.