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Rear Axle - Technical Data - e46 BMW M3 E46

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33 10 Final Drive E39 / E46 / E83 / E85 188K

Use only approved rear differential oils (Refer to BMW Service Operating Fluids ).
New oil filling volumeLtr.1.0
Oil change volumeLtr.1.0

FINAL DRIVE SPECIFICATION

33 10 Final Drive E46 215K

Use only approved rear differential oils (Refer to BMW Service Operating Fluids).
New oil filling volumeLtr.1.3
Oil change volumeLtr.1.3

FINAL DRIVE E46 215K SPECIFICATION

33 10 Final Drive E46 / E83 / E85 168K

Use only approved rear differential oils (Refer to BMW Service Operating Fluids ).
New oil filling volumeLtr.0.9
Oil change volumeLtr.0.9

FINAL DRIVE E46 / E83 / E85 168K SPECIFICATION

33 00 General - track width E46

Track width for normal position and press-in depth (ET)
Mm1488/ET42 1478/ET47
M3Mm1525/ET 26

GENERAL - TRACK WIDTH E46 SPECIFICATION

33 00 Rear axle - ride height E46 / REAR END

Ride level height in normal position Attach tape measure to bottom middle of rim flange and measure to lower edge of wheel arch
Tolerance ride height in normal position max. 10 mm design position max. 2 mm10
Tolerance ride height between left/right in normal position 10 mm design position 2 mm
Series
15" rimMm542
16" rimMm555
17" rimMm570
18" rimMm583
Low-slung sports suspension
15" rimMm526
16" rimMm539
17" rimMm554
18" rimMm567
Rough road package all up to 09/2001
15" rimMm562
16" rimMm575
17" rimMm590
18" rimMm603
Rough road package from 09/2001 E46/2/3/C and E46/4 3ltr. (petr./gas/diesel)
15" rimMm543
16" rimMm555
17" rimMm570
18" rimMm583
Rough road package from 09/2001 E46/4 (except 3ltr. petr./gas/diesel)
15" rimMm562
16" rimMm575
17" rimMm590
18" rimMm603

REAR AXLE - RIDE HEIGHT E46 / REAR END SPECIFICATION

33 10 Final Drive 168K

Oil grade, refer to Operating Fluid Specifications
New oil filling volumeLtr.0.9
Oil change volumeLtr.0.9

FINAL DRIVE SPECIFICATION

33 10 Final Drive 188K

Oil grade, refer to Operating Fluid Specifications
New oil filling volumeLtr.1.2
Oil change volumeLtr.1.2

FINAL DRIVE 188K SPECIFICATION

33 10 Final Drive 210

Oil grade, refer to Operating Fluid Specifications
New oil filling volumeLtr.1.2
Oil change volumeLtr.1.2

FINAL DRIVE SPECIFICATION

33 10 Final Drive 215K

Oil grade, refer to Operating Fluid Specifications
New oil filling volumeLtr.1.6
Oil change volumeLtr.1.6

FINAL DRIVE 215K SPECIFICATION

33 10 Final Drive 220K

Oil grade, refer to Operating Fluid Specifications
New oil filling volumeLtr.1.4
Oil change volumeLtr.1.2

FINAL DRIVE 220K SPECIFICATION

33 10 Final Drive 230K

Oil grade, refer to Operating Fluid Specifications
New oil filling volumeLtr.1.3
Oil change volumeLtr.1.3

FINAL DRIVE 230K SPECIFICATION

Use only approved rear differential oils (Refer to BMW Service Operating Fluids ).
New oil filling volumeLtr.1.0
Oil change volumeLtr.1.0

FINAL DRIVE E39 / E46 / E83 / E85 188K SPECIFICATION

Use only approved rear differential oils (Refer to BMW Service Operating Fluids ).
New oil filling volumeLtr.1.3
Oil change volumeLtr.1.3

FINAL DRIVE E46 215K SPECIFICATION

Use only approved rear differential oils (Refer to BMW Service Operating Fluids ).
New oil filling volumeLtr.0.9
Oil change volumeLtr.0.9

FINAL DRIVE E46 / E83 / E85 168K SPECIFICATION

33 10 Final Drive RatioE46 Sedan

316i M43 B163.45
316i M43 B193.23
316i AM 43 B194.44
318i M43 B193.38
318iA M43 B194.44
320i M523.45
320iA M523.45
323i M523.07
323iA M523.07
328i M522.93
328iA M523.07
320tds M472.47
320tdsA M473.64

FINAL DRIVE RATIOE46 SEDAN SPECIFICATION

33 10 Final Drive E46

Oil grade, refer to Operating Fluids
Oil fill quantity for initial fill, transmission type 168 CompactApprox. ltr.0.9
Oil fill quantity for initial fill, transmission type 188 CompactApprox. ltr.1.0

FINAL DRIVE E46 SPECIFICATION

Oil fill quantity for initial fill, transmission type 188 with lockLiters
Oil fill quantity for initial fill, transmission type 210 with lockLiters
Oil fill quantity for initial fill, transmission type 210 with variable M differential lockLiters1.2
Oil fill quantity for initial fill, transmission type 215 with lockLiters
Oil fill quantity for initial fill, transmission type 220KLiters

FINAL DRIVE E46 SPECIFICATION

Use only approved rear differential oils (Refer to BMW Service Operating Fluids ).
New oil filling volumeLtr.1.0
Oil change volumeLtr.1.0

FINAL DRIVE SPECIFICATION

Use only approved rear differential oils (Refer to BMW Service Operating Fluids ).
New oil filling volumeLtr.1.3
Oil change volumeLtr.1.3

FINAL DRIVE E46 215K SPECIFICATION

Use only approved rear differential oils (Refer to BMW Service Operating Fluids ).
New oil filling volumeLtr.0.9
Oil change volumeLtr.0.9

FINAL DRIVE E46 / E83 / E85 168K SPECIFICATION

33 21 Output Shaft E36 / E46

Rear axle, transmission end: Grease filling per joint (grease contained in "Bellows" repair kit)G80 M3: 85
Wheel side: Grease filling per joint (grease contained in "Bellows" repair kit)G80 M3: 100
Sealing compound for end covers and protective capsCuril TStucarit sealant gel 309/4

OUTPUT SHAFT SPECIFICATION

31 21 Wheel Bearings and Steering Knuckle All

Bearing units lubricated for entire service life and cannot be disassembled
Max. axial runout of wheel hub at wheel bearing flangeMax. mm<0.03

WHEEL BEARINGS SPECIFICATION

33 41 Wheel Bearings

Double-row, angular ball bearing lubricated for service life and not to be disassembled
Max. axial wheel bearing playMax. mm0.06 ... 0.08

WHEEL BEARINGS SPECIFICATION