Swinging Arm: Removal
CAUTION:
Pull retainer off air supply unit to ensure that accidental feedback control of the system cannot occur.
- Remove wheel. Unclip cable from ABS speed sensor. 36 10 300 REMOVING OR INSTALLING FRONT OR REAR WHEEL & FRONT ABS PULSE SENSOR
- Unfasten control rod for level control system on the swinging arm if necessary.
- Remove stabilizer link (1). See Figure.
- Mark position of eccentric screw on rear axle carrier with colored spots. This simplifies the subsequent task of adjusting toe when reinstalling the previous swinging arm. See Fig 1.
- Unfasten disc collar nut (1). Unscrew and remove eccentric screw. See Fig 2.
- Unfasten screw and remove. See Fig 3.
- Support wheel carrier with workshop hoist. Unfasten nut, unfasten screw and remove swinging arm. See Figure.
- On all vehicles except M5, remove chip resistance protection. If necessary, unfasten screw. Check for damage and replace if necessary. See Fig 4.