33 32 131 Removing and installing / replacing a steering knuckle / wheel carrier
WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 11 other vehicles, including the 2013 BMW 328i, 2012 BMW 328i, 2011 BMW 328i, 2010 BMW 335i, and 2010 BMW 328i. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove output shaft
- Remove brake disk
- Replacement only: drive out drive flange for rear axle shaft
- Disconnect handbrake Bowden cable from expander lock
- Remove pulse generator from wheel carrier
- Remove coil spring
- Remove rubber mount/shock absorber on camber arm
Secure wheel carrier against falling out.
Remove stabilizer link from wheel carrier.
Remove trailing arm from wheel carrier.
Remove guide arm from wheel carrier.
Remove toe arm from wheel carrier.
Remove upper control arm from wheel carrier.
Remove camber arm from wheel carrier.
Remove wheel carrier.
Replacement:
- Modify or replace handbrake shoes
- Modify or replace expander lock
- Modify or replace brake carrier/brake guard plate
After installation: