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Replacing bearing block for front trailing arm

Special tools required:

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove rear wheel

Disconnect plug connection for pulse generator; if necessary,

expose lead up to trailing arm

Only on right side: Disconnect plug connection for brake pad

sensor; if necessary, expose lead up to trailing arm

Important!

Risk of damage!

Brake hose must not be exposed to tensile loads.

Release screw and remove bracket with brake hose.

Tightening torque 34 32 3AZ

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Mark position of bearing block (1) to body (2) with coloured
mark (3); this simplifies subsequent toe-in adjustment.

Unfasten screws.

Tightening torque 33 32 13AZ

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Lower workshop jack and pull trailing arm downwards.

Installation:

Check threads for damage; if necessary, repair with Helicoil thread
inserts.

RA  Replacing bearing block for front trailing arm

BMW AG - TIS

19.01.2013  13:06

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

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