Removal & Installation

Remove rear wheel. Unclip line for pulse generator (1) from holder (2). On right side, unclip line for brake pad sensor (3) from holder (2). See Fig 1.
Release nut (1). If necessary, grip at hexagon head. See Fig 2. Remove control arm at top from wheel carrier. Unscrew nut (1). Pull out bolt (2). See Fig 3. Remove control arm at top.
To install, reverse removal procedure. Replace self-locking nut (1). Keep tapered pin and bore free from grease. Note insertion direction of bolt (2). Tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .

Fig 1: Unclipping Line For Pulse Generator & Brake Pad Sensor From Holder

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Fig 2: Releasing Nut By Gripping At Hexagon Head

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Fig 3: Unscrewing Nut (1) & Pulling Out Bolt (2)

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