Section 2204 (Rear Axle - Repair)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 BMW 550i and 2008 BMW 550i. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- General
- 00 Danger of poisoning if oil is ingested/absorbed through the skin
- 00 Risk of injury if oil comes into contact with eyes and skin
- 00 Safety instructions for handling oil
- 00...... Raising vehicle with trolley jack
- 33.... Rear axle layout
- 33 00... Information on replacing shock absorbers
- 33 00... Instructions (chassis components made of aluminum)
- 33 00... Notes on repairing threads
- 33 00... Rear axle: wheel/chassis alignment check must be carried out after the following work
- 33 10... Overview of rear differential/output shafts
- 33 31... Overview of rear axle carrier with rubber mounts
- 33 32... Overview of steering links
- 41 00... Installation solution for straight shank/hexagon rivet nut
- 41 00... Repair solution for straight shank/hexagon rivet nut
- Final Drive
- Final Drive With Cover
- 33 11... Replacing rear cover gasket on rear differential (188K)
- 33 11... Replacing rear cover gasket on rear differential (188L / 188LW)
- 33 11... Replacing rear cover gasket on rear differential (215K)
- 33 11... Replacing rear cover gasket on rear differential (215L / 215LW)
- 33 11 021 Replacing shaft seal for input flange on rear differential
- 33 11 091 Replacing drive flange on left or right of rear differential
- 33 11 151 Replacing shaft seal for drive flange left or right
- 33 11 271 Replacing rear cover gasket on rear differential
- 33 11 271 Replacing cover gasket on rear differential (235L)
- Final Drive Mounting
- Output Shafts
- 33 21... Pressing output shaft out of drive flange and drawing in (output shaft removed from rear differential)
- 33 21... Ribbed teeth
- 33 21 001 Removing and installing or replacing left output shaft
- 33 21 002 Removing and installing / replacing right output shaft
- 33 21 035 Replacing gaiter on left output shaft
- 33 21 036 Replacing gaiter on right output shaft
- Rear Sub-Frame
- Control Arms And Struts
- 33 32 051 Removing and installing/replacing left or right push rod/integral link
- 33 32 064 Removing and installing/replacing left or right swinging arm
- 33 32 071 Replacing one upper control arm
- 33 32 091 Replacing a guide arm
- 33 32 125 Replacing a ball joint in lower steering knuckle / wheel carrier
- 33 32 131 Removing and installing / replacing a steering knuckle / wheel carrier
- Axle Mounting
- Wheel Bearings
- Shock Absorber
- Springs With Suspension
- Stabilizer Bar
- Troubleshooting