5 Series E61 523i (N52) TOUR
33 21 002
Removing and installing / replacing right
output shaft
Warning!
Scalding hazard!
Only perform the following tasks after the vehicle has cooled
down.
Remove rear wheel.
E61: Deactivate and drain air spring/suspension system
Important!
Expand turning lock sufficiently to avoid damaging thread
when releasing collar nut.
Release collar nut, activate handbrake for this purpose.
Installation:
Replace collar nut, oil collar nut/wheel bearing contact surface
lightly and tighten down.
No oil permitted on thread of shaft journal or collar nut.
Tightening torque 33 41 3AZ
.
Secure collar nut by positive peening on flat areas of output shaft.
Release bolts and remove with washers (1).
Force output shaft off drive flange with a suitable tool.
Installation:
Before installing output shaft, make sure that drive flange is fully
engaged in rear differential.
Replace bolts and washers (1).
Tightening torque 33 21 1AZ
.
RA Removing and installing / replacing right output shaft
BMW AG - TIS
05.02.2013 05:29
Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued
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