Replacement

Remove or replacing left or right output shaft

Note:
Removing back wheel, refer to Steering and Suspension.
Removing rear exhaust, refer to Exhaust System.
Unscrew stabilizer on rear axle carrier and tilt down.





Unscrew collar nut (1).

Installation note:
Replace and lubricate collar nut with oil.
Tightening torque, refer to Specifications.
Lock collar nut.





Unscrew bolts, take output shaft off of final drive flange and suspend from car on piece of wire.

Installation note:
Use washers (1).
Tightening torque, refer to Specifications.





Secure special tool 33 2 111/116/117 with 2 wheel studs and press off output shaft.

Caution: Prevent the output shaft from failing down.

Note: Apply parking brake if necessary.





Except M3: Pull in output shaft using special tools 33 2 115/116/119.





M3: Pull in output shaft using special tools 33 2 115/116/118.