Replacement

Remove or replacing left or right output shaft (M Roadster, M Coupe)

Removing back wheel, refer to Steering and Suspension.





Unscrew collar nut (1).

Installation:
Replace and lubricate collar nut with oil.
Tightening Torque, refer to Specifications.
Secure collar nut by peening the flat surface on the output shaft.





Unscrew bolts, take output shaft off of final drive flange and suspend from car on a piece of wire.

Installation:
Use shims (1).
Tightening Torque, refer to Specifications.





Support semi-trailing arm with a workshop hoist, unfasten screw and lower semi-trailing arm.

Installation:
Tightening Torque, refer to Specifications.





Caution:
Prevent the output shaft from falling down.
Secure special tool 33 2 111/116/117 with wheel studs and press off output shaft.





Installation:
Pull in output shaft using special tool 33 2 115/116/118.