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 .
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 the BRAKE GUARD PLATE .
After installation:
- Adjust the PARKING BRAKE
- Carry out WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK .