
Heat the housing to 80°C (176°F).
Insert the outer race in the bearing seat with drift, BMW No. 234670, and handle, BMW No. 005500.
Check that outer race is correctly seated by tapping gently.
Note: If new parts are installed (e.g. taper roller bearing), check tooth backlash and adjust if necessary.

Place original spacer (1) or spacer measuring 2.25 mm (0.0886 in) in thickness on crown wheel (for provisional backlash).
Note: Install spacer with bevel on inside diameter toward crown wheel.
Heat taper roller bearing (2) to 80°C (176°F) and push it on.
Install crown wheel (3).
Heat grooved ball bearing (4) to 80°C (176°F) and place it in position.