BMW 7 Series (F01/F02) 2008-2015 Service Manual / Rear Axle / Final Drive
BMW 7 Series: Final Drive
- Checking/Topping Up Oil Level In Rear Axle Final Drive
- Replacing Shaft Seal For Drive Flange Left Or Right
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Checking/Topping Up Oil Level In Rear Axle Final Drive
WARNING: DANGER OF POISONING if oil is ingested/absorbed through
the skin! RISK OF INJURY if oil comes into contact with eyes and skin!
IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
To avoid serious damage to the rear
Replacing Shaft Seal For Drive Flange Left Or Right
Necessary preliminary tasks
Remove REAR AXLE FINAL DRIVE
Use special tools 00 5 010 and 32 1 060 /33 1 308 to remove radial shaft seal
Fig. 35: Removing Radial Shaft Seal Using Special Tools (00 5
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Releasing Bonded Folded Seam Connections
Fig. 51: Releasing Bonded Folded Seam Connections
Remove area (1) of bead edge on wheel arch bend with a one-hand angle
grinder and rough grinding
wheel.
Heat area (2) with hot air blower.
CAUTION: Extract vapors and gases.
Release connection flange with chisel.
Grind adhesive residue (4)
Output Shafts
PRESSING OUTPUT SHAFT OUT OF DRIVE FLANGE AND DRAWING IN
Necessary preliminary work
Remove REAR WHEEL.
Remove REAR AXLE FINAL DRIVE.
IMPORTANT: Always place a new circlip on the output shaft reinstalling!
IMPORTANT: Expand anti-twist lock sufficiently to avoid damaging thread
when releasing
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