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33 41 151 Replacing Left or Right Wheel Bearing on Rear Axle Shaft

33 41 151 Replacing left or right wheel bearing on rear axle shaft





Important!
Do not damage multipole impulse ring.





Necessary preliminary work:
^ Remove drive flange for rear axle shaft.
^ Remove toe arm from wheel carrier.
(F01/F02/F04/F10/F12/F13/F18)

Note:
^ Check brake pads and renew if necessary!





F07/F11 only:
^ Deactivate and drain air spring/suspension system
^ Raise the wheel carrier with a workshop lift.





Release screws.

Tightening torque 33 41 2AZ.

Remove wheel bearing.

Installation note:
Replace screws.





Graphic F01:

Installation note:
Keep contact surface (2) of wheel bearing and wheel carrier clean and free from oil and grease.





After installation:
^ Adjust parking brake.
(F01/F02/F04/F07)

^ Activate and fill air spring system
(F07/F11)