Wheel Bearing: Service and Repair

REPLACING WHEEL BEARINGS AND SHAFT SEAL






Remove output shaft assembly Axle Shaft Assembly
Remove brake drum.On 323 I, 325 e/I and Cars with ABS:Remove brake disc and Loosen exhaust assembly.






Drive Out stub shaft with Special Tool 334010.






Lift Out circlip.






Pull out wheel bearings with Special Tool 33 4 040.On 323 I, 325 e/i and Cars with ABS: Use Special Tool 33 4 031 beginning with 1986 models.






Use Special Tool 33 4 045.






If applicable, pull inner bearing shell off of axle shaft with Special Tool 00 7 500 and a thrust pad.






323 I, 325 e/i and Cars with ABS beginning with 1986 Models: Use Special Tools 334 090 and 33 1 307.






Pull in wheel bearing assembly with Special Tool 33 4 040.On 323 I, 325 e/i and Cars with ABS beginning with 1986 Models: Use Special Tool 33 4 049.






Apply Special Tool 334 047.






Insert circlip.






Pull in rear axle shaft with Special Tools 33 4 040 and 33 4 048.






Use Special Tool 33 4 045.






install output shaft, pulling in with Special Tool 332110. Tightening torque: 58-63nm(42-46ft.lbs)






Drive in lockplate with Special Tools 33 4 050 and 00 5 000.