33 32 131 Replacing a wheel carrier
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Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove REAR WHEEL .
- Remove CAMBER ARM COVER .
- Remove COIL SPRING .
- Remove BRAKE DISC .
- Remove PARKING BRAKE SHOES .
- Remove pulse sensor on wheel carrier.
- Remove DRIVE FLANGE FOR REAR AXLE SHAFT .
Secure wheel carrier against falling out.
Slacken ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK ON WHEEL CARRIER .
Slacken TRAILING ARM ON WHEEL CARRIER .
Slacken CONTROL ARM ON WHEEL CARRIER .
Slacken TOE ARM ON WHEEL CARRIER .
Undo WISHBONE AT THE WHEEL CARRIER .
Slacken CAMBER ARM ON WHEEL CARRIER .
Remove wheel carrier including brake guard plate.
IMPORTANT:
- Prior to installation, check sensor head and cable of pulse sensor and replace if necessary.
- Replace WHEEL BEARING .
- Modify or replace brake guard plate.
After installation:
- Adjust PARKING BRAKE .
- Carry out WHEEL ALIGNMENT PROCEDURE .