BMW 7 Series (F01/F02) 2008-2015 Service Manual / Rear Axle / Wheel Bearings
BMW 7 Series: Wheel Bearings
- Detaching Wheel Bearing Inner Ring From Drive Flange (Drive Flange Removed)
- Replacing Drive Flange On Left/Right Rear Axle Shaft
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Detaching Wheel Bearing Inner Ring From Drive Flange (Drive Flange
Removed)
Notes
IMPORTANT:
Special tool 33 4 409 must not be removed!
Insert special tool 33 4 408 into special tool 33 4 401.
Fig. 125: Positioning Special Tools (33 4 408), (33 4 401) And (33 4 409)
Posi
Replacing Drive Flange On Left/Right Rear Axle Shaft
Necessary preliminary work
Remove REAR WHEEL.
IMPORTANT: Expand anti-twist lock sufficiently to avoid damaging thread
when releasing
collar nut.
Activate parking brake and release collar nut.
Tig
SEE MORE:
Removing And Installing/Replacing Fuel Filter With Pressure
Regulator
Recycling
Fuel escapes when fuel lines are detached. Have a suitable collecting
container ready.
Catch and dispose of escaping fuel.
Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.
IMPORTANT: Ensure adequate ventilation in the place of work!
Avoid skin contact (wear gloves)!
Ensure absolute
Leak Detection With Ultraviolet Additives (UV Additives) (BMW Leak-Testing
Case)
IMPORTANT: The UV leakage detection procedure is not permitted in EU
countries!
Observe national regulations in all other countries!
IMPORTANT: It is absolutely essential to read and comply with the
equipment manufacturer's
operating instructions use provided in the equipment case!
Read and comply
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