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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBMW2013128I 2D CONVERTIBLE, ENG CD N52, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 694 (REAR AXLE - REPAIR - E92/E93)
2013 BMW 128i 2D Convertible, Eng CD N52, Standard Trans
Section 694 (Rear Axle - Repair - E92/E93)
2013 BMW 128i 2D Convertible, Eng CD N52, Standard TransSECTION Section 694 (Rear Axle - Repair - E92/E93)
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- General
- Final Drive
- Final Drive With Cover
- 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 11 021 Replacing radial shaft seal for input flange on final drive
- 33 11 091 Replacing drive flange on left or right of rear differential
- 33 11 151 Replacing shaft seal for drive flange left or right
- 33 11 271 Replacing rear cover gasket on rear differential
- Final Drive Mounting
- Output Shafts
- 33 21... Pressing output shaft out of drive flange and drawing in (output shaft removed from rear differential)
- 33 21... Ribbed teeth
- 33 21 001 Removing and installing or 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
- Rear Sub-Frame
- Control Arms And Strut
- 33 32... Overview of steering links
- 33 32 021 Replacing left or right trailing arm
- 33 32 031 Replacing rubber mount for trailing arm in wheel carrier
- 33 32 035 Replacing a rubber mount for trailing arm in rear axle carrier
- 33 32 071 Replacing one upper control arm
- 33 32 091 Replacing a control arm
- 33 32 125 Replacing a ball joint in lower steering knuckle/wheel carrier
- 33 32 131 Removing and installing / replacing a steering knuckle / wheel carrier
- 33 32 160 Removing and installing/replacing compression strut for rear axle carrier
- 33 32 165 Removing and installing/replacing tension strut
- 33 32 180 Removing and installing/replacing left or right toe arm
- 51 71 482 Removing and installing/replacing left or right trailing link (on rear axle) (up to 03/2007)
- 51 71 482 Removing and installing/replacing left or right trailing link (on rear axle) (from 03/2007)
- 33 32 190 Removing and installing/replacing left or right camber arm
- 33 32 195 Replacing rubber mount for camber arm in rear axle carrier
- 51 75 001 Removing and installing/replacing left or right underbody cover
- 51 71... Removing and installing/replacing rear middle tension strut (up to 03/2007)
- 51 71... Removing and installing/replacing rear middle tension strut (from 03/2007)
- Axle Mounting
- Wheel Bearings
- 3341... 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 41 153 Replacing wheel bearing (75 mm) on rear axle shaft on left
- 33 41 153 Replacing wheel bearing (85 mm) on rear axle shaft on left
- 33 41 155 Replacing right wheel bearing on rear axle shaft
- Shock Absorber
- 3300... 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 thrust bearing (lower section) for rear left or right spring strut/shock absorber
- Springs With Suspension
- Stabilizer Bar
- Troubleshooting
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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.