33 41 ... Detaching Inner Wheel Bearing Race From Drive Flange

33 41 ... Detaching wheel bearing inner ring from drive flange (drive flange removed)

Special tools required:







IMPORTANT: Special tool 33 4 409 must not be removed.

Insert special tool 33 4 407 into special tool 33 4 401.







Fit special tool 2 230 163 and tension until it lies firmly against wheel bearing inner ring.
Fit special tool 33 4 401 in conjunction with 33 4 407.







Unscrew spindle 33 4 402 as far as is possible.

Tighten special tool 33 4 400 until it lies against special tool 2 230 163.







Use hydraulic unit and adapter kits, see BMW Workshop Catalogue.

- Hydraulic unit - 81 64 2 155 744
- Adapter kit 1 - 81 64 2 155 745
- Adapter kit 2 - 81 64 2 155 746







- Pressure cylinder of hydraulic unit (1) must be in the initial position.
- Spindle F3 must terminate flush with hydraulic unit (1).
- Assemble special tool as shown in graphic
- Turn spindle of special tool 33 4 400 up to limit position.

The following tools are required for detachment, consult graphic for arrangement:

Vehicle components:
I Drive flange hub
II Wheel bearing inner ring

Required components for all models and types:
1 Hydraulic unit
F3 Spindle M24 (length 270 mm)
E3 Washer M24
C1 Holding sleeve
K1 Screws M12 x 1.5
K2 Screws M14 x 1.5
B1 Adapter
33 4 400 Special tool

Components specific to model and type:
K1 Screws M12 x 1.5
K2 Screws M14 x 1.5







Detach wheel bearing inner ring from drive flange.