Remove the six 8mm Allen head bolts and 3 supports (blue arrow) securing
each axles to the differential.
Tie axle up out of the way with wire or string. Do not allow
axle to hang, damage to CV joints can result.
Remove wheel. There is no need to remove any brake component
to complete this procedure.
Remove lock plate from axle nut by bending in edges with a chisel and
grabbing with needle nose pliers.
Remove 30mm nut. A thin walled socket is required for this application.
Drive axle out of hub with BMW special tool 33 2 110 or a
large brass punch and hammer.
Installation
Lubricate axle splines with a small amount of grease.
Insert axle into hub and pull through with BMW special tool
33 2 110. This procedure cannot be successfully accomplished without this tool or
an equivalent.
Note: Do not, under any circumstances, knock axle into place by hitting back of CV joint
with a hammer. Damage to the metal plate securing the CV boot will result and this plate
cannot be replaced, a new axle must be obtained.
Once axle is firmly seated in hub, install inner CV joint to
differential drive flange and install nut with new locking ring on outer end of axle.
