33 32 190 Removing and installing/replacing left or right camber arm (M3)

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

NOTE: If the camber 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

Remove COIL SPRING AT REAR
Remove REAR MUFFLER

IMPORTANT: Mark position of eccentric bolt (1) to camber arm (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Camber Arm With Eccentric Bolt

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Slacken nut (1).

Remove jointed rod (2) from camber arm bracket.

Installation:

Sensor lever (3) must point starting from ride-height sensor to left rear wheel.

Tightening torque 37 14 3AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Jointed Rod Of Camber Arm Bracket With Nut

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Support wheel carrier with workshop jack.

Release screw (1).

Installation:

Bolt head must point to rear.

Tighten down bolt connection in NORMAL POSITION .

Tightening torque 33 52 4AZ .

Fig 3: Identifying Wheel Carrier With Workshop Jack With Nut And Screw

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Release nut (3) and remove bolt (2).

Installation:

Bolt head must point to rear.

Replace self-locking nut.

Tightening torque 33 32 10AZ .

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

Unscrew eccentric bolt (3) and remove camber arm.

Installation:

Bolt head must point to front.

Fig 4: Identifying Eccentric Washer Nut And Camber Arm Bolt

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Replacement only: Carry over marking from old part to new part.

Install eccentric washer.

Replace self-locking nut.

Align eccentric screw by means of marking to camber arm.

Tightening torque 33 32 9AZ .

Replacement

Replace lower spring pad (1).

Installation:

Make sure lower spring pad is correctly seated.

Fig 5: Identifying Lower Spring Pad And Holder With Screw

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Version with xenon lights:

Release nut, remove screw (2) and holder (3).

Installation:

Screw head must point upwards.

Tightening torque 37 14 4AZ .

After installation

Perform CHASSIS ALIGNMENT CHECK