33 32 131 Removing and installing/replacing a steering knuckle/wheel carrier
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
Necessary preliminary tasks
- Remove OUTPUT SHAFT
- Remove BRAKE DISC
- 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.
IMPORTANT:
- Check sensor head and line from pulse generator prior to installation for external damage, replacing if necessary.
Replacement
- Modify or replace HANDBRAKE SHOES
- Modify or replace EXPANDER LOCK
- Modify or replace BRAKE CARRIER/BRAKE GUARD PLATE
After installation
- Adjust HANDBRAKE
- Perform chassis alignment check See 3200150 KDS CHASSIS/WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH VEHICLE LOAD UP TO DESIGN POSITION or 3200155 KDS CHASSIS/WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH RIDE HEIGHT MEASUREMENT WITHOUT VEHICLE LOAD