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

Remove and install final drive,

refer to 33 10 010.

Secure final drive to special tool 33 1 010 (retaining bracket).

Drain off fluid. Take off case cover.

Installation:

Replace seal. 

Tightening torque, refer to Technical Data.

Top up oil. 

Oil quantity, refer to Technical Data.

Oil grades,

refer to BMW Service Operating Fluids.

Press off both drive flanges with a tire iron.

Installation:

Before fitting the drive flange, insert a round wire circlip in the
groove of the differential housing in such a way that both ends
are recessed in the groove.

This prevents lateral bending of the ring.

Press in drive flange by hand and turn slightly until wire snap ring
is heard to engage.

Replace stretched snap rings.

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

BMW AG - TIS

11.02.2013  05:29

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

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