33 32 131 Removing and installing / replacing a steering knuckle / wheel carrier

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Remove rear wheel .

IMPORTANT: Expand turning lock sufficiently to avoid damaging thread when releasing collar nut.

Unscrew collar nut.

Release handbrake.

Installation:

Replace collar nut, apply a light coating of oil to contact surface and tighten down.

Tightening torque 33 41 3AZ , see 41 WHEEL BEARING .

Secure collar nut by peening on flat areas of output shaft.

Fig 1: Locating Collar Nut

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Remove rear brake disk . See 34 21 320 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS .

Disconnect handbrake Bowden cable from expander lock . See 34 41 120 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING BOTH HANDBRAKE BOWDEN CABLES .

Replacement only: drive out drive flange for rear axle shaft .

Remove pulse generator . See 34 52 535 REPLACING A REAR PULSE GENERATOR .

Remove stabilizer link from stabilizer .

Remove spring strut shock absorber from wheel carrier .

Remove integral link .

Press output shaft out of drive flange .

Remove guide arm from wheel carrier .

Remove upper control arm from wheel carrier and remove wheel carrier.

Replacement:

Modify rear wheel brake . See 34 21 171 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING A BRAKE CARRIER/BRAKE GUARD AT REAR
Install new wheel bearing .
Modify or replace drive flange .

After installation:

Adjust handbrake . See BRAKES - REPAIR .
Perform chassis alignment check