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3 RA Replacing Both Eccentric Bolts > < 2 RA Replacing Bearing Block For Front Trailing Arm
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Unfasten nut.

Pull out screw.

Remove bearing block towards top.

Installation:

Replace self-locking nut.

Tightening torque 33 32 12AZ

.

Installation with special tool:

Installation:

Secure special tool 33 3 280  to bearing pedestal with a screw
and align to wheel center. Place bearing block in position and
screw down.

Tightening torque 33 32 12AZ

.

Installation without special tool:

Installation:

Place tube (1) (length = approx. 500 mm, dia. = 16 mm) flat on
bearing block, secure with screw clamp and align tube center to
wheel center. Screw bearing pedestal down in this position.

Tightening torque 33 32 12AZ

.

After installation:

Perform chassis alignment check

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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