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



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







IMPORTANT: Do not damage multipole impulse ring.







Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove drive flange for rear axle shaft.
- Remove toe arm from wheel carrier. (F01/F02/F04/F10/F12/F13/F18)

NOTE: Check brake pads and renew if necessary.







F07/F11 only:
- Deactivate and drain air spring/suspension system
- Raise the wheel carrier with a workshop lift.







Release screws.
Tightening torque 33 41 2AZ.
Remove wheel bearing.

Installation note:
Replace screws.







Installation note:
Keep contact surface (1) of wheel bearing and wheel carrier clean and free from oil and grease.







After installation:
- Adjust parking brake. (F01/F02/F04/F07)
- Activate and fill air spring system (F07/F11)