33.20
Shimming housing cover
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To obtain the correct roller bearing preload, the
housing cover must be shimmed
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Using depth gauge, BMW No. 00 2 550, meas-
ure distance a.
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Place measuring ring, BMW No. 33 2 601, in po-
sition and secure.
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Measure from the outer ball bearing race through
the cutout in the measuring ring to the housing
joint face and determine distance b.
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Distance a – distance b = shim thickness (without
preload).
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Apply a light coat of grease to the selected shim
washer, and install it.
Preload:......... 0.05...0.1 mm (0.00197...0.03937in)
Installing housing cover
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Using drift, BMW No. 33 1 860, and handle,
BMW No. 00 5 500, drive in the sealing ring.
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Install O-ring and apply a light coat of oil/grease.
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Heat housing cover to 80 °C/install.
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Tighten retaining bolts in a crosswise pattern
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X Tightening torque:
Housing cover.............................................. 35 Nm
Installing splined element
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Coat splines on input pinion with
Staburags NBU 30 PTM.
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Fit sliding element to drive pinion.
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Locate retaining ring with gentle blows (plastic
hammer).
00 2 550
a
LT330260
33 2 601
b
LT330270
00 5 500
33 1 860
LT330280