33 32 091 Replacing a guide arm

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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove rear wheel . See 36 10 300 REMOVING OR INSTALLING FRONT OR REAR WHEEL .

Release screw.

Installation:

If necessary, raise wheel carrier in area of brake caliper by hand.

Replace screw.

Tightening torque 33 32 4AZ, see 33 32 CONTROL ARMS AND STRUTS

Fig 1: Locating Screw On Wheel Carrier

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IMPORTANT: Make sure during installation that in the connection area to the wheel carrier the tapered end of the bearing bushing (of the rubber mount) points in the direction of the wheel carrier.

Fig 2: Identifying Tapered End Of Bearing Bushing

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NOTE: On the M3 a ball joint is fitted in the guide arm.

Slacken nut (1).

Unscrew bolt towards rear and remove guide arm (2).

Installation:

Bolt head must point to rear.

Replace self-locking nut.

Tightening torque 33 32 3AZ, see 33 32 CONTROL ARMS AND STRUTS

Fig 3: Removing Guide Arm

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After installation:

Perform chassis alignment check . See ELECTRONIC CHASSIS ALIGNMENT .