34 21 171 Removing and installing/replacing a brake carrier/brake guard plate at rear
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Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove expander lock, see 34 41 250 Removing and installing/replacing expander lock for handbrake shoes .
- Remove wheel hub, see 33 41 153 REPLACING LEFT WHEEL BEARING ON REAR AXLE SHAFT .
- After completing tasks, adjust handbrake, see 34 10 014 Adjusting handbrake .
Release screws (1).
Release screws (2) and remove brake carrier (3).
Installation:
Tightening torque: 34 21 6AZ, see 34 21 REAR BRAKE .