33 32 180 Removing and installing/replacing left or right toe arm (528i, 528xi, 528i xDrive, 535d, 535d xDrive, 535i, 535xi, 535i xDrive, 550i, 550xi, 550i xDrive)
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NOTE:
If the toe arm is detached from the rear axle support, it will be necessary to carry out a wheel alignment procedure after
. See 32 00 150 KDS CHASSIS/WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH VEHICLE LOAD UP TO DESIGN POSITION
or 32 00 155 KDS WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH RIDE HEIGHT MEASUREMENT WITHOUT VEHICLE LOAD
assembly.
Necessary preliminary work:
- Remove REAR WHEEL .
F01, F02:
Release nut (1) and remove heat shield (2).
Tightening torque 33 32 10AZ .
Installation note:
Replace self-locking nut.
Remove cable holder (1) from toe arm, if applicable.
Installation note:
Replace faulty cable clips.
Release screw (1).
Tightening torque 33 32 6AZ .
Pull out bolt (1) and remove toe link (2).
Installation note:
Tighten down screw connection in NORMAL POSITION .
Slacken nut (1).
Tightening torque 33 32 7AZ
Remove toe link (2) from wheel carrier.
Installation note:
Insert toe link (2) first in wheel carrier.
Keep toe link to wheel carrier connection clean and free from oil and grease.
Replace nut.
After installation:
- Carry out wheel alignment procedure . See 32 00 150 KDS CHASSIS/WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH VEHICLE LOAD UP TO DESIGN POSITION or 32 00 155 KDS WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH RIDE HEIGHT MEASUREMENT WITHOUT VEHICLE LOAD .