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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBMW2013128I 2D CONVERTIBLE, ENG CD N52, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 2195 (FRONT AXLE - REPAIR)
2013 BMW 128i 2D Convertible, Eng CD N52, Standard Trans
Section 2195 (Front Axle - Repair)
2013 BMW 128i 2D Convertible, Eng CD N52, Standard TransSECTION Section 2195 (Front Axle - Repair)
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- Safety Information
- General
- 31 00... Front axle + steering: wheel/chassis alignment check must be carried out after the following work
- 31..... Front axle overview
- 31 00... Information on replacing shock absorbers
- 31 00... Instructions (chassis components made of aluminium)
- 31 00 Mobile table lift
- 31 00... Notes
- 31 00... Notes on repairing threads
- 31..... Overview of front axle differential/output shafts
- Front Axle Suspension
- Front Sub-Frame
- 31 11 506 Lowering/raising front axle support (N63 All-Wheel Drive vehicle)
- 31 11 506 Lowering/raising front axle support (N55 All-Wheel Drive vehicle)
- 31 11 506 Lowering/raising front axle support (universal lifter)
- 31 11 040 Remove and install/replace stiffening plate (all-wheel drive)
- 31 11 001 Replacing front axle support
- 31 11 001 Replacing front axle support (All-Wheel Drive vehicle)
- Struts With Rubber Mounts
- 31 12 003 Removing and installing/replacing top right control arm
- 31 12 004 Removing and installing/replacing bottom left or right control arm
- 31 12 004 Removing and installing/replacing bottom left or right control arm (All-Wheel Drive vehicle)
- 31 12 050 Removing and installing/replacing left or right trailing link
- 31 12 050 Removing and installing/replacing left or right trailing link (All-Wheel Drive vehicle)
- 31 12 002 Removing and installing/replacing top left control arm
- 31 12 134 Replacing rubber mount in left or right trailing link
- 31 12 138 Replacing rubber mounts on both trailing links
- Wheel Bearings And Stub Axle
- 31 21 088 Removing and installing left or right swivel bearing (All-Wheel Drive vehicle)
- 31 21 180 Replacing bearings (wheel hub) for front wheel
- 31 21 180 Replacing bearing for front wheel (All-Wheel Drive vehicle)
- 31 21 090 Replacing left/right swivel bearing
- 31 21 090 Replacing left/right swivel bearing (All-Wheel Drive vehicle)
- 31 21 121 Replacing left or right wheel hub
- Spring With Suspension
- Stabilizer Bar
- Front Axle Gearbox
- 31 50... Check/change front axle differential oil
- 31 50 001 Removing and installing/replacing front axle differential (N55)
- 31 50 001 Removing and installing/replacing front axle differential (N63)
- 31 51 060 Replacing O-ring for front axle differential on right
- 31 51 010 Replacing radial seal for drive flange of front axle differential
- 31 51 015 Replacing shaft seal for left output shaft
- Differential With Bearings
- Output Shaft
- 31 60... Notes on removing and installing Low Profile band clamps
- 31 60 005 Removing and installing/replacing both output shafts
- 31 60 000 Removing and installing/replacing left or right output shaft
- 31 60 530 Replacing an output shaft gaiter (on transmission side) (output shaft removed)
- 31 60 535 Replacing two gaiters on output shaft(s) (output shaft(s) removed)
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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.