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33 41 151 Replacing Left or Right Wheel Bearing on Rear Axle Shaft



33 41 153 Replacing wheel bearing (outside diameter 75 mm) on rear axle shaft

Special tools required:







Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove drive flange of rear axle shaft







Press retaining ring (1) together using pliers and remove.

Installation:
Install retaining ring (1).

Check seating of retaining ring (1), correct if necessary.







Pull out wheel bearing with special tools 33 4 041, 33 4 042, 33 4 031, 33 4 048 and 33 4 043.







IMPORTANT: Do not reuse old wheel bearing.







Installation:
Draw in new wheel bearing (1) with special tools 33 4 041, 33 4 042, 33 4 049, 33 4 047 and 33 4 043.







After installation:
- Adjusting parking brake