Removal (528e, 533i, 633CSi & 733i)
- Raise and support vehicle. Remove hub cap, cotter pin and castle nut. Disconnect parking brake cable at parking brake lever. Disconnect output shaft from rear axle shaft. Remove wheel assembly.
- Disconnect strut assembly. Disconnect brake hose at brake line bracket. Remove trailing arm-to-axle carrier bolts, pull out brake cable and remove trailing arm.