Disassembling the rear axle (BMW 5 Series E12)

Press out the differential output shafts using the 7011-2 puller (if necessary, drill a hole in the puller plate to match the threaded hole in the flange, as the output shaft flanges can be of two types).



Remove the side cover of the rear axle housing and take out the differential box assembly, making sure that the spacer bushings do not fall out.

Remove the locking plate of the drive pinion flange nut, lock the flange with a 7012 key and unscrew the nut. Press the drive pinion out of the rear axle housing using a press.

Press out the oil seal.

Using puller 6053, first press out the outer ring of the front roller bearing of the drive gear, then the outer ring of the rear roller bearing.



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