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33 32 131 Removing and installing/replacing a steering knuckle/wheel carrier

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Necessary preliminary tasks 

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.

Fig 1: Identifying Wheel Carrier
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IMPORTANT:
  • Check sensor head and line from pulse generator prior to installation for external damage, replacing if necessary.

Replacement 

After installation