33 32 131 Removing and installing / replacing a steering knuckle / wheel carrier
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 BMW M3, 2009 BMW M3, and 2008 BMW M3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove output shaft
- Remove brake disc . See 34 21 320 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS .
- Replacement only: drive out drive flange for rear axle shaft
- Disconnect handbrake Bowden cable from expander lock . See 34 41 120 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING BOTH HANDBRAKE BOWDEN CABLES .
- Remove pulse generator from wheel carrier . See 34 52 535 REPLACING A REAR PULSE GENERATOR .
- Remove coil spring
- Remove rubber mount/shock absorber on camber arm
Secure wheel carrier against falling out.
Remove stabilizer link from wheel carrier.
Remove trailing arm from wheel carrier .
Remove guide arm from wheel carrier .
Remove toe arm from wheel carrier .
Remove upper control arm from wheel carrier .
Remove camber arm from wheel carrier .
Remove wheel carrier.
IMPORTANT:
- Check sensor head and line from pulse generator prior to installation for external damage, replacing if necessary.
Replacement:
- Modify or replace handbrake shoes . See 34 41 220 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING ALL HANDBRAKE SHOES .
- Modify or replace expander lock . See 34 41 250 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING EXPANDER LOCK FOR HANDBRAKE SHOES .
- Modify or replace brake carrier/brake guard plate . See 34 21 173 REPLACING REAR LEFT (OR RIGHT) BRAKE CARRIER .
After installation:
- Adjust handbrake . See 34 10 014 ADJUSTING HANDBRAKE .
- Perform chassis alignment check