33 32 131 Removing and installing/replacing a steering stub/wheel carrier (M5)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove REAR WHEEL .
Remove BRAKE DISC .

IMPORTANT: Secure wheel carrier against falling out.

Fig 1: Identifying Wheel Carrier

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Release screw (1) on respective shock absorber (2).

Tightening torque 33 52 3AZ .

Release shock absorber (2) from wheel carrier (3).

Fig 2: Identifying Shock Absorber, Wheel Carrier And Bolt

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Release nut (1) and remove screw.

Tightening torque 33 32 4AZ .

Release screw (2) and remove integral link (3).

Tightening torque 33 32 5AZ .

Installation note:

Replace screw and nut.

Tighten screw connections in NORMAL POSITION .

Fig 3: Identifying Integral Link, Screw And Nut

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Slacken nut (1).

Tightening torque 33 32 7AZ .

Remove toe link (2) from wheel carrier.

Installation note:

Replace nut (1).

Keep toe link to wheel carrier connection clean and free from oil and grease.

Fig 4: Identifying Toe Link And Nut

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Slacken nut (1).

Tightening torque 33 32 9AZ .

Remove wishbone (3) from wheel carrier.

Installation note:

Replace nut (1).

Keep wishbone to wheel carrier connection clean and free from oil and grease.

Fig 5: Identifying Wishbone And Nut

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Release screw (1).

Tightening torque 34 51 3AZ .

Withdraw wheel speed sensor (2) from bore hole.

Installation note:

Grease bore hole for pulse sensor with Staburags NBU 12/K lubricating grease.

IMPORTANT: Check sensor head and line prior to installation for damage, replacing if necessary.

Fig 6: Identifying Wheel Speed Sensor And Screw

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Release nut (4) and remove screw.

Tightening torque 33 32 3AZ .

Remove wheel carrier.

Installation note:

Tighten down screw connection in NORMAL POSITION .

Replace self-locking nut.

Replacement:

Modify BRAKE ANCHOR PLATE/BRAKE GUARD PLATE .

Fig 7: Identifying Swinging Arm, Eccentric Washer And Nut

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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 .