# Axle, remove and install

Raise and support the rear of the vehicle. |
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.

### Part Numbers :

Axle nut | : | 33 41 1 125 664 | M22 x 1.5mm
Securing Plate | : | 33 41 1 124 945 |

### Torques :

Axle nut | 200 Nm + 5% (145 ft lbs.)
CV bolts to flange | 58 Nm (42 ft lbs.)

E30 M3 Repair Manual V2.7. Copyright ©1999-2001 Koala Motorsport & Brett Anderson