Necessary preliminary tasks

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Remove REAR DIFFERENTIAL .
Remove complete rear axle carrier .

If necessary, remove both brake calipers. See 3421745 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING REAR LEFT OR RIGHT BRAKE CALIPER (TEVES) (E90) , 34 21 745 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING REAR LEFT OR RIGHT BRAKE CALIPER (TEVES) (E92/E93) or 34 21 200 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING BRAKE PADS ON BOTH REAR DISC BRAKES (TRW FLOATING CALIPER) (E92/E93) with brake pad sensor (disconnect brake hose from brake line).

Remove both brake discs. See 3421320 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/RENEWING BOTH BRAKE DISCS (E90) or 34 21 320 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS (E92/E93) .

Remove both brake lines from rear axle carrier.

Remove STABILIZER BAR (remove stabilizer links from wheel carrier).

Remove ride-height sensor with holder from rear axle carrier. See 3714512 REPLACING REAR RIDE-HEIGHT SENSOR .

Fig 1: Identifying Complete Rear Axle Carrier

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Remove both CAMBER ARMS ON REAR AXLE CARRIER .

Remove both TOE ARMS ON REAR AXLE CARRIER .

Remove both TRAILING ARMS ON REAR AXLE CARRIER .

Remove both GUIDE ARMS ON REAR AXLE CARRIER .

Remove both CONTROL ARMS ON REAR AXLE CARRIER .

Remove both wheel carriers with output shaft and all arms from rear axle carrier.

Fig 2: Identifying Rear Axle Carrier

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If necessary, unclip stoneguard (1) on left and right in marked areas and remove.

Installation:

Replace damaged stoneguard.

Fig 3: Identifying Stoneguard

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