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2 RA Measuring Play Of Wheel Control Joints > < 1 RA Removing And Installing_replacing Left Or Right Control Arm
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Release nut and remove bolt towards front.

Only on right side: If necessary, remove holder with ride-height
sensor.

Installation:

Replace self-locking nut.

Tightening torque 31 12 2AZ

.

Release nut by only 3 thread turns so that control arm is not flung
away unchecked when forced off.

Press control arm off swivel bearing with special tool  31 2 240 .

Unscrew nut and remove control arm.

Installation:

Keep journal on ball head and bushing in swivel bearing clean and
free from oil and grease. 

Replace self-locking nut.

Tightening torque 31 12 6AZ

.

After installation:

Perform chassis alignment check

Carry out steering angle sensor adjustment

RA  Removing and installing/replacing left or right control arm

BMW AG - TIS

11.02.2013  11:46

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

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