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Replacing one upper control arm

Note:

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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove coil spring

Remove stabilizer link from upper control arm

If necessary, remove jointed rod of ride-height sensor from

upper control arm

Support rear differential and remove from rear axle carrier

Unfasten nut.

Remove screw towards rear.

Installation:

Observe bolt insertion direction (F = direction of travel).

Replace self-locking nut.

Tightening torque 33 32 24AZ

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Unfasten nut.

Remove bolt (1) towards rear.

Remove upper control arm (2) sideways.

Installation:

Note insertion direction of screw.

Replace self-locking nut.

Tighten bolt in normal position.

Tightening torque 33 32 14AZ

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RA  Replacing one upper control arm

BMW AG - TIS

09.02.2013  21:37

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

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