3 Series E90 330xi (N53) SAL
Remove reinforcement plate.
Remove diesel enclosure.
Remove tie rod end from swivel bearing.
Right side only: Remove guide joint from swivel bearing.
Remove control arm from swivel bearing.
Remove stabilizer link from spring strut.
Turn swivel bearing to one side.
Press output shaft out of wheel hub and tie up.
Front differential:
Press output shaft with special tool 31 5 110 out of front
differential and remove.
Installation:
Replace shaft seal in front differential and coat sealing lips with
front differential oil.
Replace retaining ring and slide in output shaft over resistance of
retaining ring. Output shaft must snap audibly into place.
Important!
High installation forces indicate that the spline teeth on the
output shaft/rear differential side gear are damaged/deformed!
Check spline teeth, replaced damaged parts.
Bearing block:
Press output shaft with special tool 31 5 110 out of bearing
block and remove.
Installation:
Replace shaft seal in bearing block and coat sealing lips with front
differential oil.
Replace retaining ring and slide in output shaft over resistance of
retaining ring. Output shaft must snap audibly into place.
Important!
High installation forces indicate that the spline teeth on the
output shaft/rear differential side gear are damaged/deformed!
Check spline teeth, replaced damaged parts.
RA Removing and installing/replacing left or right output shaft
BMW AG - TIS
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