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Removing and installing/replacing rear
differential

Special tools required:

33 4 420

Important!

Use only approved rear differential oils!

Note:

The following sequence was created using the E87 with N45 as
an example. Differences in detail (e.g. due to vibration damper) in
other engines are possible.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove propeller shaft from rear differential

Remove output shaft from rear differential at both ends and

tie back

Important!

Observe gap between special tool  33 4 420  and dust
plates.

To avoid grinding noises, make sure the dust plates are not
damaged (e.g. bent).

Support rear differential with workshop jack and special tool 
33 4 420 .

Release screws (1).

Release nut (2) and remove screw towards rear.

RA  Removing and installing/replacing rear differential

BMW AG - TIS

22.01.2013  05:31

Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued

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