1 Series E87 118i (N43) 5-door
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Removing and installing / replacing a steering
knuckle / wheel carrier
Necessary preliminary tasks:
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Remove output shaft
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Remove brake disc
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Replacement only: drive out drive flange for rear axle shaft
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Disconnect handbrake Bowden cable from expander lock
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Remove pulse generator from wheel carrier
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Remove coil spring
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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.
Replacement:
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Modify or replace handbrake shoes
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Modify or replace expander lock
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Modify or replace brake carrier/brake guard plate
After installation:
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Adjust handbrake
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Perform chassis alignment check
RA Removing and installing / replacing a steering knuckle / wheel carrier
BMW AG - TIS
19.01.2013 19:39
Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued
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