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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBMW2011M3 4D SEDAN, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSUSPENSIONREAR SUSPENSIONREAR AXLE - REPAIR - E90
2011 BMW M3 4D Sedan, Standard
Rear Axle - Repair - E90
2011 BMW M3 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Rear Axle - Repair - E90
- General
- 00 Danger of poisoning if oil is ingested/absorbed through the skin
- 33 00... Information on replacing shock absorbers
- 64 00 000 Information on using cleaning agent/paints (personal protection equipment)
- 41 00... Installation solution for straight shank/hexagon rivet nut
- 33 00... Notes on repairing threads
- 31 00... Notes on threaded chassis M3 CTR
- 33 31... Overview of rear axle carrier with rubber mounts
- 33 10.. Overview of rear differential/output shafts
- 33 32... Overview of steering links
- 31... Procedure for base suspension setting M3 GTS/CTR
- 00...... Raising vehicle with trolley jack
- 33... Rear axle layout
- 33 00... Rear axle: wheel/chassis alignment check must be carried out after the following work
- 31..... Rebound and compression damping setting shock absorber M3 GTS/CTR
- 41 00... Repair solution for straight shank/hexagon rivet nut
- 00 Risk of injury if oil comes into contact with eyes and skin
- 00 Safety instructions for handling oil
- 31... Setting for threaded suspension M3 GTS/CTR
- Final Drive
- 00 11... Checking/topping up oil level in rear differential (M3)
- 00 11 259 Oil change in rear differential including used oil disposal
- 33 10.. Overview of rear differential/output shafts
- 33 10... Rear differential: Assignment to model series
- 33 10 010 Removing and installing/replacing rear differential (M3)
- Final Drive With Cover
- 33 11... Replacing O-ring for side cover on rear differential on left or right (M3)
- 33 11 091 Replacing drive flange on left or right of rear differential (M3)
- 33 11 021 Replacing radial shaft seal for drive flange on rear differential
- 33 11 271 Replacing rear cover gasket on rear differential
- 33 11... Replacing rear cover gasket on rear differential (168L)
- 33 11... Replacing rear cover gasket on rear differential (188L/188LW)
- 33 11... Replacing rear cover gasket on rear differential (215L/215LW)
- 33 11 151 Replacing shaft seal for drive flange left or right
- Final Drive Mounting
- Output Shafts
- 33 21... Pressing output shaft out of drive flange and drawing in (output shaft removed from rear axle final drive)
- 33 21 000 Removing and installing/replacing left or right output shaft (on 2-flow exhaust system)
- 33 21 071 Replacing both gaiters on left or right output shaft (on 2-flow exhaust system)
- 33 21... Ribbed teeth
- Rear Sub-Frame
- 33 31 503 Lowering/raising rear axle support (M3, universal lifter)
- 3331503 Lowering/raising rear axle support (SWZ00-2040)
- 33 31... Overview of rear axle support with rubber mounts
- 33 32 160 Removing and installing/replacing tension strut for rear axle support
- 33 31 000 Removing and installing complete rear axle support
- 33 31 011 Replacing rear axle support
- Control Arms And Struts
- 33 32... Overview of steering links
- 33 32 131 Removing and installing/replacing a steering knuckle/wheel carrier
- 33 32 160 Removing and installing/replacing tension strut for rear axle support
- 33 32 190 Removing and installing/replacing left or right camber arm (M3)
- 33 32 180 Removing and installing/replacing left or right toe arm
- 51 75 001 Removing and installing/replacing left or right underbody cover
- 33 32 125 Replacing a ball joint in lower steering knuckle/wheel carrier
- 33 32 091 Replacing a control arm
- 33 32 035 Replacing a rubber mount for trailing arm in rear axle carrier
- 33 32 021 Replacing left or right trailing arm
- 33 32 071 Replacing one upper control arm
- 33 32 195 Replacing rubber mount for camber arm in rear axle support
- 33 32 031 Replacing rubber mount for trailing arm in wheel carrier
- Axle Mounting
- Wheel Bearings
- Shock Absorber
- 33 00... Information on replacing shock absorbers
- 33 52 000 Removing and installing/replacing rear left or right shock absorber
- 33 52 010 Removing and installing/replacing rear left or right shock absorber (M3)
- 33 52 161 Replacing support bearing (lower section) for rear left or right spring strut/shock absorber
- Springs With Suspension
- Stabilizer Bar
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.