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2013 BMW 128i 2D Convertible, Eng CD N52, Standard Trans
Section 1582 (Rear Axle - Repair - E91 (AWD))
2013 BMW 128i 2D Convertible, Eng CD N52, Standard TransSECTION Section 1582 (Rear Axle - Repair - E91 (AWD))
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- 3300 General
- 00 11... Checking/topping up oil level in rear axle final drive
- 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
- 33 31... Overview of rear axle carrier with rubber mounts
- 33 10.. Overview of rear differential/output shafts
- 33 32... Overview of steering links
- 00...... Raising vehicle with trolley jack
- 33... Rear axle layout
- 33 00... Rear axle: wheel/chassis alignment check after specified work
- 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
- 3310 Final Drive
- 00 11... Checking/topping up oil level in rear axle final drive
- 00 11... Checking/topping up oil level in rear differential
- 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
- 33 10... Removing and installing/replacing vibration damper
- 3311 Final Drive With Cover
- 33 11 091 Replacing drive flange on left or right of rear differential
- 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
- 3317 Final Drive Mounting
- 3321 Output Shafts
- 33 21... Pressing output shaft out of drive flange and drawing in (output shaft removed from rear axle final drive)
- 33 21 001 Removing and installing/replacing left output shaft
- 33 21 002 Removing and installing/replacing right output shaft
- 33 21 035 Replacing gaiter on left output shaft (modified sealing cap version)
- 33 21 036 Replacing gaiter on right output shaft
- 33 21... Ribbed teeth
- 3331 Rear Sub-Frame
- 3332 Control Arms And Struts
- 33 32 131 Removing and installing/replacing a steering knuckle/wheel carrier
- 33 32 190 Removing and installing/replacing left or right camber arm
- 33 32 180 Removing and installing/replacing left or right toe arm
- 51 75 001 Removing and installing/replacing left or right underbody cover
- 51 71 481 Removing and installing/replacing tension strut (on rear axle)
- 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
- 3333 Axle Mounting
- 3341 Wheel Bearings
- 33 41... Detaching wheel bearing inner race from drive flange (drive flange removed)
- 33 41 005 Replacing left drive flange on rear axle shaft
- 33 41 007 Replacing right drive flange on rear axle shaft
- 33 41 155 Replacing right wheel bearing on rear axle shaft
- 33 41 153 Replacing wheel bearing (outside diameter 75 mm) on rear axle shaft
- 33 41 153 Replacing wheel bearing (outside diameter 85 mm) on rear axle shaft
- 3352 Shock Absorber
- 33 00... Information on replacing shock absorbers
- 33 52 000 Removing and installing/replacing rear left or right shock absorber
- 33 52 031 Replacing rear left or right rubber mount for shock absorber mounting
- 33 52 161 Replacing support bearing (lower section) for rear left or right spring strut/shock absorber
- 3353 Springs With Suspension
- 3355 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.