X Series E53 X5 3.0d (M57) OFFRD
33 32 125
Replacing a ball joint in lower steering
knuckle/wheel carrier
Special tools required:
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33 3 333
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33 4 191
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33 4 192
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33 4 193
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33 4 194
Necessary preliminary tasks:
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Remove push rod/integral link
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Support wheel carrier with workshop jack
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Remove shock absorber from swinging arm
After installation:
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Perform chassis alignment check
Remove circlip (1).
Assemble special tools 33 4 191 / 33 4 192 / 33 4 193 and
33 3 333 as illustrated. Slotted side of special tool 33 4 191
must point to wheel carrier.
Extract ball joint by turning nut on special tool 33 3 333 .
Installation:
Install new circlip (1).
Draw in new ball joint (1) with special tools 33 4 191 /
33 4 192 / 33 4 194 and 33 3 333 as far as it will go.
RA Replacing a ball joint in lower steering knuckle/wheel carrier
BMW AG - TIS
03.02.2013 23:07
Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued
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