BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual: Detaching wheel bearing inner ring from drive flange (drive flange removed)
Special tools required:
- 33 4 401
- 33 4 403
- 33 4 404
- 33 4 408
- 33 4 409
- 33 4 407
- 2 230 163
- 33 4 402
- 33 4 400
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 .
- 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:
Required components for all models and types:
Components specific to model and type:
Detach wheel bearing inner ring from drive flange.
Wheel bearings
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Replacing drive flange on left/right rear axle shaft
Special tools required:
34 4 000
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove REAR WHEEL .
If necessary, remove visual protection cap (1).
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BMW X3 Owners Manual > Notes: Reporting safety defects
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The following only applies to vehicles owned
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If you believe that your vehicle has a defect
which could cause a crash or could cause injury
or death, you should immediately inform
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