34 21 171 Removing and installing / replacing a brake carrier / brake guard at rear

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove expander lock, refer to 34 41 250 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING EXPANDER LOCK FOR HANDBRAKE SHOES .
Remove wheel hub

Release screws (1) and remove brake carrier (2).

Fig 1: Releasing Screws And Removing Brake Carrier

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Installation:

Tightening torque, refer to 34 21 6AZ in BRAKES - TIGHTENING TORQUES - 645CI .