5 Series E34 525td (M51) TOUR
Installation:
Press in new outer bearing races in with special tool
33 1 365.
If only the differential bearings are being replaced, the drive pinion
can remain installed and the differential case is installed without
the ring gear to determine thickness of shims.
Caution!
Note make of bearings - this is required to determine the
friction torque.
Lubricate new bearings with approved final drive gear lube
thoroughly (refer to Operating Fluids) and let them drip dry.
Install side bearing caps as marked with corresponding shims (1),
but without O-rings (2) at first.
Uniformly tighten bearing cover screw on sides facing the crown
wheel side.
Tightening Torque,
refer to Technical Data 33 11 2AZ.
The differential bores (1) always face up when the differential is
installed correctly and this can be seen on the outside by way of
tab (2).
RA Replacing both bearings on final drive housing (Type M) - final drive removed -
BMW AG - TIS
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