33 21 000 Removing and Installing/Replacing Left or Right Output Shaft (Screwed Version)

33 21 000 Removing and installing/replacing left or right output shaft (screwed version)





Necessary preliminary tasks:
^ Remove rear wheel
^ Remove rear axle final drive





Important!
Expand anti-twist lock sufficiently to avoid damaging thread when releasing collar nut.

Release collar nut (1), activate parking brake for this purpose.

Installation Note:
Replace collar nut, oil collar nut/wheel bearing contact surface only and tighten down.

No oil permitted on thread of shaft journal or collar nut.

Tightening torque 33 41 1AZ.

Secure collar nut by positive peening on flat areas of output shaft.

Important!
Secure output shaft against falling out.

Press output shaft out of drive flange and remove towards center of vehicle.





Replacement only:
^ With BMW Diagnosis and Information System under:
- Control unit functions
Perform functional check of transfer box (calibration)