Rear

Replacing left or right wheel bearing on rear axle shaft (M3, M Roadster, M Coupe)

Remove output shaft, refer to Axle Shaft Assembly, Constant Velocity Type.
Remove brake disc, refer to Brakes and Traction Control.





Secure special tool 33 2 116 to drive flange with wheel studs.
Drive out drive flange with special tool 33 4 201/202/203.





Remove inner bearing race from drive flange with special tool 33 3 240.

Note: Refer also to Removing Wheel Bearing Inner Race From Hub.





Installation:
Pull in drive flange using special tool, 33 3 261/262/263.





Remove circlip.

Installation:
Replace stretched or damaged circlip.
Ensure correct seating.





Pull out the angular-contact ball bearing using special tool 33 3 261/262/263.

Caution:
Do not reuse the old angular contact ball bearing.
Note installation direction of wheel bearing.
The red sealing ring must face outwards; otherwise ABS function is not assured by the impulse sensor integrated in the bearing.





Pull in a new angular-contact ball bearing (1) using special tool 33 3 261/264/265.