33 32 131 Removing and installing/replacing a steering knuckle/wheel carrier
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 BMW M3, 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
- Replacement only: drive out DRIVE FLANGE FOR REAR AXLE SHAFT
- Disconnect HANDBRAKE BOWDEN CABLE FROM EXPANDER LOCK
- Remove PULSE GENERATOR FROM WHEEL CARRIER
- 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
- Modify or replace EXPANDER LOCK
- Modify or replace BRAKE CARRIER/BRAKE GUARD PLATE
After installation
- Adjust HANDBRAKE
- Perform chassis alignment check See 3200150 KDS CHASSIS/WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH VEHICLE LOAD UP TO DESIGN POSITION or 3200155 KDS CHASSIS/WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH RIDE HEIGHT MEASUREMENT WITHOUT VEHICLE LOAD