3 Series E46 316ti (N40) COMP
VS-24/Stanglmeier
Baugruppe/Group: 41
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all countries
05/1999
Replacement of rear axle trailing arm fixture
E46
Situation:
After correcting the toe-in on the rear axle, the securing bolts for the rear axle trailing arm
fixture can no longer be tightened to the specified torque.
If too much torque is applied (tightened with screwdriver), it is possible for the thread to
shear.
As the walls of the bushings are relatively thin, it is not possible to carry out a repair using
HELICOIL threaded inserts.
Effect:
A tight fit of the securing bolts for the rear axle trailing arm can no longer be guaranteed.
Affected
vehicles:
E46/4
Manufacturing period: Start of series production until calendar week 28/1998.
Action:
In case of complaint, the trailing arm fixtures, left and right, are to be replaced.
Procedure:
Remove the complete rear axle.
Please refer to Repair Instructions 33 31 000.
Remove the fuel tank.
Please refer to Repair Instructions 16 11 030.
Use a welding point drill to drill out damaged trailing arm fixtures, left and right, at the 10
welding points, marked with a spot (please refer to Fig. 1).
Two or three welding points should be ground out at poorly accessible areas.
Fig. 1
Important! Do not drill through.
Before removing the fixture, the position should be clearly scored with a scribe. After
removing the damaged part, clean the surrounding are for the forthcoming welding work.
When doing this, take care not to remove the scored contours.
For safety reasons, an additional two plug welds (1) and 4 seam welds should be applied in
addition to the 10 plug welds already provided (please refer
to Fig. 2).
SI Replacement of rear axle trailing arm fixture E46
BMW AG - TIS
24.01.2013 17:14
Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued
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