33 32 131 Replacing a wheel carrier

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove the REAR WHEEL.
Remove the CAMBER ARM COVER .
Remove the COIL SPRING .
Remove the BRAKE DISC.
Remove the PARKING BRAKE SHOES.
Remove the PULSE SENSOR ON WHEEL CARRIER.
Remove the DRIVE FLANGE FOR REAR AXLE SHAFT .

Secure wheel carrier against falling out.

Slacken the ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK ON WHEEL CARRIER .

Slacken the TRAILING ARM ON WHEEL CARRIER .

Slacken the CONTROL ARM ON WHEEL CARRIER .

Slacken the TOE ARM ON WHEEL CARRIER .

Undo the WISHBONE AT THE WHEEL CARRIER .

Slacken the CAMBER ARM ON WHEEL CARRIER .

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Remove wheel carrier including brake guard plate.

IMPORTANT:

Prior to installation, check sensor head and cable of pulse sensor and replace if necessary.

Replace the WHEEL BEARING .
Modify or replace BRAKE GUARD PLATE.

After installation:

Adjust the PARKING BRAKE.
Carry out WHEEL ALIGNMENT PROCEDURE .