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33 32 131 Removing and Installing/Replacing A Steering Knuckle/Wheel Carrier

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Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Remove wheel carrier.

Fig 1: Identifying Wheel Carrier
G04726510Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Replacement: 

Modify brake carrier/brake guard plate.

After installation: