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REP-REP-RAF0131-3160000_ALLRAD   V.6   Removing and installing/replacing left or right output 
shaft, VIN: C778822 

ISTA 4.03.31.18804 Data R4.03.31 Programming -

system version data
version

VIN C778822 Vehicle 5'/F10/SEDAN/535i 

xDrive/N55/AUTO/US/LL/2010/10

Int.lev.works - Int.lev.(cur.) - Int.lev.(tar.) -

Mileage 0 km

31 60 000 Removing and 
installing/replacing left or right 
output shaft

Necessary preliminary work:
l Remove stiffening plate
l Remove swivel bearing.
l Remove spring strut.

Important!
Risk of damage!
Secure output shaft against falling out.

Knock out left or right output shaft with an aluminium

spike (2) at the front axle differential/bearing support.

Installing the output shaft:
l Check gaiter and renew if necessary.
l Renew output shaft circlip (1).
l Renew radial shaft seal on front axle differential
and bearing support.
l Coat highlighted contact surface (2) of output shaft
with approved front axle gearbox oil.
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Note:
The installation protective ring (1) serves to protect the
sealing lips of the radial shaft seal (2) when installing the
output shaft.

Open installation protective ring (1).

Important!
When installing output shaft, make sure that tripod
does not fall into gaiter.

Press swivel bearing slightly to one side and insert

output shaft into front axle differential/bearing support.
Pull out assembly protection ring at lug (1) until one of
the two predetermined breaking points gives.
Slide output shaft to the limit position into front axle
differential. Output shaft must snap audibly into place.

Important!
Note on installation for spur gearing must be
observed without fail!

Installation note:
l Spur gearing of wheel bearing (1) and output shaft
(2) must be installed tooth in tooth!
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l Tighten collar bolt with compression spring by

hand.
l Check whether spur gearing is locked tooth in tooth
by reciprocally rotating wheel hub/output shaft.
l Tighten the collar bolt.
Tightening torque 31 60 2AZ.