3 Series E46 316i (M43TU) SAL
33 32 071
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.
After installation:
•
Perform 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
•
If necessary, support rear differential and release bearing
screws on rear differential (output shafts do not have to be
removed)
Unfasten nut.
Remove screw towards rear.
Installation:
Observe bolt insertion direction (F = direction of travel).
Tightening torque 33 32 11AZ
.
Unfasten nut.
Remove screw towards rear.
Remove upper control arm at side.
Installation:
Observe bolt insertion direction (F = direction of travel).
Tightening torque 33 32 14AZ
.
RA Replacing one upper control arm
BMW AG - TIS
19.01.2013 13:08
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