Rear Axle

33 41 151 - Replacing left or right wheel bearing on rear axle shaft





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove drive flange for rear axle shaft Service and Repair
- Detach wheel bearing inner race from drive flange





If necessary, raise wheel carrier slightly with workshop jack.
Release screws with 3/8 Torx socket.
Tightening torque 33 41 2AZ [1][2]Mechanical Specifications.
Remove wheel bearing.





Installation:
Keep contact surface (2) of wheel bearing/wheel carrier clean and free from oil and grease.
Except when replacing: Recondition tapped holes (1).
Install new wheel bearing.





After installation:
- Adjust handbrake Adjustments