5 Series E39 523i (M52TU) SAL
VK-23/Dick
Baugruppe/Group: 33
33 01 97 (245)
Weltweit
All countries
08/1997
Noises from rear wheel bearing
E39
Situation:
As a result of water ingress, the rear wheel bearing on some E39 vehicles may wear
prematurely. The result is a rolling noise.
Affected
vehicles:
E39, E39/2
Manufacturing period: Start of series production up to July 1997
Action:
New wheel bearings with improved seals have been introduced into series production. In
the event of a complaint both rear wheel bearings should be replaced with the new
bearings.
Procedure:
Please refer to Repair Instructions.
Important: The wheel carrier should be carefully cleaned in the area of the wheel bearing
seat and the drain hole!
Parts:
2 x angular-contact ball bearing
Part number 33 41 1 095 654
2 x collar nut M27 x 1.5
Part number 33 41 1 133 785
8 x shouldered bolt
Part number 33 32 1 093 661
Note:
The old wheel bearings with part number 33 41 1 093 075 are to be scrapped
(information will be provided shortly).
Reimbursement:
Material and labour costs incurred can be claimed through the usual warranty channels
subject to current warranty terms as follows:
Defect code
33 41 91 39 00
This defect code is not contained in the official
Defect Code Catalogue but has been included in
the system. This will enable warranty claims to
be processed.
Exchange both rear axle shaft wheel bearings:
Job number
33 41 171
Labour
20 FRUs - all touring models
20 FRUs - 525td/A saloon
23 FRUs - remaining saloon models
Warranty type
1
Warranty stage
1 (within vehicle warranty)
2 (outside vehicle warranty)
The deadline for submitting claims is July 2000, vehicle running time
3 years or 100,000 km.
SI Noises from rear wheel bearing E39
BMW AG - TIS
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