X Series E53 X5 3.0d (M57) OFFRD
33 32 071
Replacing one upper control arm
Note:
If the control arm is detached from the rear axle carrier, it is
necessary after reinstallation to carry out a wheel/chassis
alignment check.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
•
Version with air spring:
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Deactivate and empty air spring system
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Remove rear wheel
•
Version with coil spring:
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Remove brake caliper and tie back to body
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Remove rear pulse generator
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Support wheel carrier with workshop jack
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Remove shock absorber from swinging arm
Unfasten nut.
Installation:
Keep control arm to wheel carrier connection clean and free from
oil and grease.
Replace self-locking nut.
Tightening torque 33 32 8AZ
.
Open flaps (1) on line holder (2).
Unhook lines.
Release nut and remove plastic shim (3).
RA Replacing one upper control arm
BMW AG - TIS
03.02.2013 23:06
Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued
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