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Remove drive pinion and rear bearing outer race.

Press in shim (X) of determined thickness and bearing outer race.

Caution!

Do not install the drive pinion, because first of all the friction
torque of the new differential housing bearings must be
measured and adjusted.

Press pulse generator wheel off of differential case.

Caution!

Do not bend the pulse generator wheel.

Installation:

Press on pulse alternator wheel with special tool 33 1 304
(union ring).

Remove crown wheel (cold).

Installation:

Heat new crown wheel to max. 100 

°

C (chrome thermo pin).

Mount crown wheel with two locally manufactured staybolts for
guiding.

RA  Replacing drive pinion with crown wheel (Type K) - final drive removed -

BMW AG - TIS

07.02.2013  00:05

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

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