X Series E53 X5 3.0d (M57) OFFRD
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Removing and installing / replacing a steering
knuckle / wheel carrier
Necessary preliminary tasks:
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Remove output shaft
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Version with ride-height control:
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Deactivate and drain air spring/suspension system
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Remove air spring from wheel carrier
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Remove brake disk
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Replacement only: Drive out drive flange for rear axle shaft
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Except for ride-height control: Remove coil spring
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Disconnect handbrake Bowden cable from expander lock
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Remove rear pulse generator from wheel carrier
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Remove stabilizer link from stabilizer
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Remove shock absorber from swinging arm
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Remove integral arm
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Remove guide arm from wheel carrier
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Remove control arm from wheel carrier and remove wheel
carrier
After installation:
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Version with ride-height control: Activate and fill air
suspension system
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Adjusting handbrake
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Replacement only: Perform chassis alignment check
Replacement only:
Modify brake carrier/brake guard plate.
RA Removing and installing / replacing a steering knuckle / wheel carrier
BMW AG - TIS
03.02.2013 23:07
Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued
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