Necessary preliminary tasks

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Remove COIL SPRING AT REAR
Remove RUBBER MOUNT FOR SHOCK ABSORBER MOUNTING ON CAMBER ARM
Remove jointed rod of ride-height sensor from camber arm bracket

Support wheel carrier with workshop jack.

Mark position of eccentric screw (1) to camber arm.

Replacement only: Carry over marking from old part to new part.

Release nut (2) and remove bolt towards rear.

Tightening torque 33 32 10AZ .

Installation:

Note insertion direction of screw.

Replace self-locking nut.

Fig 1: Identifying Eccentric Screw And Nut

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If necessary, remove exhaust system bracket from rear axle carrier.

If necessary, remove rear muffler from body. See 1800 EXHAUST SYSTEM, COMPLETE (328xi E90) , EXHAUST SYSTEM, COMPLETE (328xi E92/93) , EXHAUST SYSTEM - REPAIR (328xi E91) or EXHAUST SYSTEM, COMPLETE (335xi) .

Release nut (1) and remove eccentric washer (2).

Tightening torque 33 32 9AZ .

Pull out eccentric screw and remove camber arm (3).

Installation:

Note insertion direction of eccentric screw.

Align eccentric screw by means of marking to camber arm.

Fit eccentric washer (2).

Replace nut (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Camber Arm With Eccentric Washer And Nut

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