LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Mini >> 2010 >> Cooper S, 2D Hatchback, Standard >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different car >> Section 3107 (Rear Axle - Repair) >> Control Arms And Struts >> 33 32 131 Removing and installing / replacing a steering stub / wheel carrier

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

WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 18 other vehicles, including the 2015 BMW Alpina B7L xDrive, 2015 BMW Alpina B7 xDrive, 2015 BMW 750i xDrive, 2015 BMW 750Li xDrive, and 2015 BMW 740Li xDrive. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove REAR WHEEL .

IMPORTANT: Expand anti-twist lock sufficiently to avoid damaging thread when releasing collar nut.

Release collar nut (1), activate parking brake for this purpose.

Tightening torque 33 41 1AZ .

Installation note: 

Lightly oil the gearing at the shaft journal.

No oil permitted on thread of shaft journal or collar nut.

Replace collar nut (1) by positive peening at flat areas of output shaft.

Fig 1: Releasing Collar Nut
G08515806Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Remove WHEEL BEARING  (do not pull out drive flange).

Remove PULSE SENSOR FROM WHEEL CARRIER .

Remove SPRING STRUT FROM WHEEL CARRIER .

IMPORTANT:
  • Check sensor head and line from pulse sensor prior to installation for external damage, replacing if necessary.
IMPORTANT: Secure wheel carrier against falling out.

Remove INTEGRAL LINK  from wheel carrier.

Remove TOE ARM FROM WHEEL CARRIER .

Remove UPPER WISHBONE FROM WHEEL CARRIER .

Remove SWINGING ARM ON WHEEL CARRIER .

Remove wheel carrier.

Fig 2: Identifying Wheel Carrier And Brake Cover Plate
G04794631Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Replacement: 

Modify BRAKE ANCHOR PLATE/BRAKE GUARD PLATE .

After installation: