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Replacing one upper control arm

Note:

If the control arm is detached from the rear axle carrier, it is
necessary after reinstallation to carry out a wheel/chassis
alignment check.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove rear wheel.

Remove spring strut shock absorber from wheel carrier

Unfasten nut.

Installation:

Replace self-locking nut.

Tighten bolt connection in normal position.

Tightening torque 33 32 14AZ

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Release nut and remove control arm.

Installation:

Keep control arm to wheel carrier connection clean and free from
oil and grease.

Replace self-locking nut.

Tightening torque 33 32 8AZ

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RA  Replacing one upper control arm

BMW AG - TIS

18.02.2013  00:11

Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued

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