2000 BMW 528i reverse light

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I Rear Suspension
4 When installing subframe bushing, be sure alignment arrows
point front and rear.
Coat new mount with
CircolightB anti-friction agent.
< Draw new bushing into subframe using BMW special tools 33
4152,334153,334154,334155,334157.
- Remainder of installation is reverse of removal, noting the fol-
lowing.
* Tighten suspension arm and shock absorber fasteners to
final torque only after vehicle has been lowered and
sus-
oension has settled.
Rear wheel bearing carrier, removing and
installing (sedan models)
- Raise rear end of car and remove wheel
WARNING-
Make sure the car is firmly supported on jaclc stands de-
signed for the purpose. Place
jaclc stands underneath struc-
tural chassis points. Do not place jaclc stands under
suspension parts.
4 With an assistant applying brakes, break free and remove
staked collar nut (arrow).
- Remove brake caliper and brake disc. Hang brake caliper
aside with stiff wire. Do not disconnect brake fluid hose. See
340 Brakes.
- Disconnect parking brake cable from brake shoe expander.
See 340 Brakes.

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331-12
Final Drive Final drive cover, removing and installing
- Remove final drive. See Final drive, removing and install-
ing.
I 1 4 Remove fasteners (arrows) from rear cover and remove cov-
er.
Clean cover and final drive housing sealing surfaces.
Install new
gasket with cover.
* Installation is reverse of removal.
- Check differential oil level. See Differential oil level, check-
ing.
Tightening
torque
Final drive cover to final drive housing
. M10 (8.8 grade) 45 Nm (33 ft-lb)
M10 (10.9 grade) 90 Nm (66 ft-lb)
Final drive mounts, replacing
- Remove final drive. See Final drive, removing and install-
ing.
Rear final drive mounts
- Remove rear final drive rubber mounts using BMW special
tools333314,333315,334 181, and334 183.
4 Coat new mount with CircolightB anti-friction agent and in-
.
stall, noting the following:
Long bushing on mount must face forward (arrow).
A shows installation position of mounts.

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Final Drive
Front final drive mount
4 Remove front final drive mount using BMW special tools 33
3312,333314, 333315,334161
and334162.
I i 4 Coat bearing sleeve in rear axle carrier and rubber mount
with
~ircolight~ anti-friction agent.
Slide rubber mount from side with large diameter into
BMW special tool 33
4 165.
Milled recess
(A) makes firm contact with rear axle carrier
when top rubber mount is tightened down.
The
slolled srde ot r11e rubber mounl must be ar r#ghl angles
lo
rhe groove rn specal roo/ 33 '1 165 and shoulo be lrghrened
I down ~ransversely across the vehicle axis. I
Draw rubber mount in firmly with BMW special tools 33 3
314,333315,334164,334165and334166.
NOTE-
Male sure special tool 33 4 166 is properly seated.
0 Rubber mount must locate flush in rear axle carrier. If nec-
essary, rotate special tool
33 4 164 through 90" and draw
in overlap.
- Remainder of installation is reverse of removal

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Final ~rivel
4 Remove staked collar nut and press output shafl out of wheel
hub with special
BMW tool 33 2 111/116/117.
- Remove drive axle.
- Installation is reverse of removal, noting the following:
Use a new collar nut.
a Apply a light coating of oil to contact face of collar nut and
install it loosely.
* Install road wheel and lower car to ground.
- With an assistant applying brakes, tighten drive axle collar
nut to its final torque.
Stake collar nut.
Tightening torques
-
Drive axle collar nut to drive flange M27 300 Nrn (221 ft-lb)
Drive axle to differential flange
* M10x20 rnm black Torx bolt
83 Nrn (61 ft-lb)
M10x20 rnrn silver Torx bolt
100 Nrn (74 ft-lb)
Road wheel to hub 120 Nrn f 10 (89 ft-lbf7)
Drive axle, removing and installing
(Sport Wagon)
4 With an assistant applying brakes, brealc free staked collar
nut (arrow) at center of rear wheel hub. Do not remove com-
pletely.
NOJE-
The drive flange collar nut is tightened to a torque of over 300
Nm (221 ft-lb). Make sure the car is firmly on the ground.
WARNING -
Disable airsupply pump (if applicable) by disconnecting elec-
tricalplug before performing any repairs. Pump is located be-
neath a cover under the spare tire
in the floor of the cargo
compartment.
- Raise rear of car. Remove rear wheel.
WARNING -
Malce sure that the car is firmly supported on jack stands de-
signed for the purpose. Place the jack stands beneath struc-
tural chassis points. Do not place jack stands under
suspension parts.
- Models with rear coil springs: Remove cargo compartment
floor carpet.

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331-17
Final ~rivel
4 Remove staked collar nut and press output shaft out of wheel
hub with special
BMW tool 33 2 11 111 161117.
- Remove drive axle
- Installation is reverse of removal, noting the following:
* Use a new collar nut.
- Apply a light coating of oil to contact face of collar nut and
install it loosely.
Install road wheel and lower car to ground.
* With an assistant applying brakes, tighten drive axle collar
nut to its final torque.
Stake collar nut.
Tightening
torques
Drive axle collar nut to drive flange M24
300 Nrn (221 ft-lb)
Drive axle collar nut to drive flange M27
300 Nrn (221 ft-lb)
Drive axle to differential flange
M10x20 rnrn blaclc Torx bolt 83 Nrn (61 it-lb)
- M10x20 rnrn silver Torx bolt loo Nrn (74 ft-lb)
Road wheel to hub
120 Nrn+lO (89tt-lbi-7)
CV joint boots
NOTE-
When replacing a CVjoint boot, use a complete CVjoint
boot repair kit. The lit will include a new boot, clamping
bands, special lubricant, and a new inner CV joint circlip.
The lit is available from an authorized
BMW dealerparts
department.
The outer CVjoint cannot be removed from the axle
shaft
In order to replace the outer CV boot, it is necessary to re-
move the inner joint and boot first.
If the
CVjoints are worn or defective, a complete rebuilt
axle shaft is available from an authorized
BMW dealer
parts department.
- Remove appropriate axle shaft. See Drive axle, removing
and installing (sedan), or Drive axle, removing and in-
stalling (Sport Wagon).
- Working with axle shaft at bench, cut off old boot clamps and
remove boot. Clean old grease off joint and shaft. Use new
grease from CV joint boot kit.
4 Remove dust cover from CV joint and remove circlip (arrow)
retaining joint inner hub to axle shaft.

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340-1 5
Brakes
- Remainder of installation is reverse of removal.
- Clean brake caliper mounting bolts (7 mm Allen). Replace
ones which are not in perfect condition. Do not grease.
Top up brake fluid to MAX marking.
- Before driving car, pump bralte pedal several times so that
brake pads contact brake rotors.
Check that brake fluid level is correct. Top up if necessary.
Hold ignition key for at least
30 seconds in accessory po-
sition without starting engine. This clears any fault codes in
memory and turns off brake pad warning light.
Tightening torques Brake caliper to pad carrier
(7 mm Allen)
Front caliper
30 Nm (22 It-lb)
- Rear caliper 28 Nm (21 It-lb)
Road wheel to hub
120i 10 Nm (89i7 ft-lb)
Brake rotors, removing and installing
- Raise car and remove wheels
WARNING-
Male sure that the car is firmly supported on jack stands de-
signed for the purpose. Place jack stands beneath structural
chassis points. Do not place jack stands under suspension
parts.
Remove brake caliper carrier bolts (arrows). Suspend brake
caliper from chassis using stiff wire.
NOTE-
Hydraulic brake line remains connected.
4 Remove bralte rotor mounting screw (arrow) and remove ro-
tor.
- Inspect rotor for cracks, signs of overheating and scoring.
- Minimum allowable thickness (MIN TH) is stamped on rotor
hub. Measure rotor braking surface with a micrometer at
eight to ten different points and use the smallest measure-
ment. Compare to specifications in table below.
- If rotor does not pass minimum thickness requirements or is
damaged, replace rotor.

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1 Brakes
- Remove precharge pump mounting bracket fasteners and re-
move pump.
- Installation is reverse of removal, noting the following:
Be sure to replace rubber pump mounts if damaged
01
worn.
Bleed brakes as described earlier.
Tightening torque Brake line
to precharge pump 18 Nrn (13 ft-lb)
DSC pressure sensor (1 999 - 2002 models)
On 1999 and later DSC systems, the DSC pressure sensor is
screwed into the DSC hydraulic unit (right rear of engine com-
partment).
WARNING-
* €39 cars require special BMW service equipment to prop-
erly bleed the brakes. Removal of the
DSCpressure sensor
is not recommended unless this equipment is available. For
safety reasons, the brake system on cars with ABS must be
bled using the procedures described in this repair group.
Switch off ignition and remove
key to male sure brake
system cannot be activated.
- Disconnect electrical harness connector at switch.
- Use BMW special tool 34 5 160 to remove and install sensor.
Inspect threads and sealing surfaces for damage.
* Work quicltly to avoid excessive brake fluid leakage.
Tightening torque
Pressure sensor
to hydraulic 19 Nrn (14ft-lb)
unit
- Reconnect harness connector
- Bleed front brakes as described earlier.
- Press on brakes and check for leaks at sensor.
- Turn on ignition and firmly depress brake pedal. Check that
DSC warning light does not come on.

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411-3
Doors
4 Pull up on locking clip and remove connector.
4 With door fully open, unscrew pin bolts (arrow) from top and
bottom hinges.
Disconnect door
check by squeezing mounting pin tabs
(arrow) and driving pin up.
Remove door by lifting up off lower hinge halves.
CAUJION-
Be careful not to damage door or otherpainted body surfac-
es.
Make sure no load is placed on wirinq harness.
Installation is reverse of removal. Keep in mind the following:
Mount and align rear doors first, followed by the front
doors.
Align door so that panel gaps are equal on either side, see
specifications at the end of this procedure. If necessary,
adjust door hinges. See Door hinge adjustment.
* Adjust door striker so that trailing edge of front door is
slightly higher
(I mm 10.04 in.) than leading edge of rear
door. See
515 Central Locking and Anti-Theft.
Repair any paint damage and paint any exposed metal.