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Removing and installing/replacing rear
differential

Special tools required:

33 4 420

Important!

Use only approved rear differential oils!

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove tension strut and insert bolts for rear axle carrier at

front until contact is made

Remove propeller shaft on final drive.

Remove output shaft from rear differential at both ends and

tie back

Except E46/5 (Compact): Remove rear stabilizer

E46/5 (Compact):

Remove spare wheel.

Release screws (1) on spare wheel holder.

Tilt spare wheel holder (1) downwards.

RA  Removing and installing/replacing rear differential

BMW AG - TIS

19.01.2013  13:00

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

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