33 11 091 Replacing Drive Flange on Left or Right of Rear Axle Final Drive

33 11 091 Replacing Drive Flange On Left Or Right Of Rear Axle Final Drive (M3)







NOTE:
When replacing the drive flange, you must also replace the radial shaft seal.
L Left drive flange
R Right drive flange







Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove output shaft on rear axle final drive and tie to one side.







Press off drive flange (1) from rear axle final drive using suitable screwdrivers.

Installation note:
Replace any deformed or damaged dust plates.
Insert drive flange and rotate until flange gearing meshes with gearing of differential bevel gear.
Press drive flange in further until circlip locates with an audible click.

IMPORTANT:
High installation forces indicate that the gearing on the drive flange/differential bevel gear is damaged and/or deformed.
Check spline teeth, replaced damaged parts.







Replace circlip (1).

Installation note:
Rotate circlip until both ends lower into groove.
Clean shaft seal race on drive flange thoroughly.
Coat drive flange at contact face of radial shaft seal with approved final drive oil.







Replacement:
- Replace radial shaft seal.






After installation:
- Check final drive oil level, correct if necessary.