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33 32 180 Removing and installing/replacing left or right toe arm

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NOTE: If the toe arm is detached from the rear axle carrier/wheel carrier, it is necessary after reinstallation to carry out a wheel/chassis alignment check.

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

If necessary, open cover (1) on stoneguard (2).

Mark position of eccentric screw to rear axle carrier.

Fig 1: Identifying Stoneguard And Cover
G05778394Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Release screw.

Installation: 

If necessary, turn toe arm by hand.

See Tightening torque 33 32 8AZ in 33 32 CONTROL ARMS AND STRUTS .

Fig 2: Locating Toe Arm Screw
G04726512Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Release nut (1) and remove eccentric washer (2).

Unscrew eccentric bolt towards front and remove toe arm (3).

Installation: 

Bolt head points in direction of travel.

Reinstall eccentric washer.

Replace self-locking nut.

Align eccentric screw by means of marking to rear axle carrier.

See Tightening torque 33 32 7AZ in 33 32 CONTROL ARMS AND STRUTS .

Fig 3: Removing Toe Arm
G04726513Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

After installation: