BMW 33322406291 Repair Kit, Trailing Arm

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New control arm front ball joint nuts will be required upon installation. To remove the trailing arm, block the rear wheels, apply the parking brake, and raise the front of the vehicle. Support it securely on jackstands and remove the appropriate front wheel. Remove the engine under-shield by removing the fasteners. If the model is equipped with suspension ride-height sensors, release the clamp and disconnect the sensor link bracket from the arm. Unscrew the trailing arm ball joint nut until the edge of the nut is flush with the end of the ball joint shank. Tap the end of the ball joint shank with a soft-faced hammer to release the arm from the hub carrier. Remove the nut and pull the inner mounting bolt from the trailing arm. Remove the lower arm assembly from underneath the vehicle. The ball joint may be a tight fit in the crossmember and may need to be tapped to release it. To remove the tension strut, remove the tension strut ball joint nut. If necessary, use a Torx bit to counter-hold the nut. Release the arm from the hub carrier by tapping the end of the ball joint shank with a soft-faced hammer. Remove the inner mounting bolt and remove the strut from the subframe. Thoroughly clean the arm or strut and the area around the mounts. Check for cracks, distortion, or any signs of wear or damage. Pay attention to the mount bushings and ball joint. To install the trailing arm, locate the inner end of the trailing arm with the subframe and insert the bolt from the rear. Install the new nut without tightening it yet. Install the bracket for models with height sensors before installing the retaining nut. Ensure the ball joint studs and mounting holes are clean and dry. Move the trailing arm into position and engage the ball joint with the hub carrier. Press the inner ball joint stud into position if necessary. Install a new nut to the outer ball joint stud and tighten it to the specified torque. For models with suspension ride-height sensors, install the sensor link bracket to the trailing arm and secure the clamp. Raise the front suspension to simulate normal ride height and tighten the trailing arm inner bolt to the specified torque. Install the engine under-shield, the wheel, and lower the vehicle to the ground. Tighten the wheel bolts to the specified torque. For models with active steering, have the steering angle sensor calibration carried out using BMW diagnostic equipment. It is recommended to check the front wheel alignment at the earliest opportunity.

Check wheel alignment if the trailing arm is removed by raising the car and removing the rear wheel. Support the rear wheel bearing carrier with a suitable jack, then remove fasteners and take out the trailing arm in a downward direction. For installation, follow the reverse of the removal process, ensuring to use new self-locking nuts and tighten fasteners to final torque only after the vehicle has been lowered and the suspension has settled. It is important to have the car professionally aligned once the job is complete.

Block the front wheels and raise the rear of the vehicle, supporting it securely on jackstands. Remove the relevant wheel. To remove the trailing arm, discard the bolt securing it to the hub carrier and remove the nut and bolt securing it to the rear subframe. Discard the nuts. For the trailing arm, remove the bolts and detach it from the hub carrier and rear subframe. Discard the nuts. To remove the camber arm, first remove the rear coil spring. Then remove the bolts and shock absorber lower mount from the camber arm. Support the hub carrier with a floor jack and remove the nuts and arm-retaining bolts. Replace the self-locking nuts. Maneuver the camber arm out of the vehicle. For the traction strut, remove the bolt and detach the stabilizer bar link from the hub carrier. Remove the bolt securing the traction strut to the hub carrier and discard the bolt. Remove the nut and inner mounting bolt from the bracket. Discard the nut. Maneuver the traction strut out of the vehicle. To remove the toe arm, make alignment marks and remove the bolt securing it to the hub carrier. Remove the nut and pull the inner eccentric bolt from the subframe. Discard the self-locking nut. For the overhaul, thoroughly clean the arms/strut and the area around the mounts. Check for wear or damage and replace the mount bushings if necessary. Inspect the pivot bolts and replace as needed. For installation, replace all self-locking nuts and tighten all fasteners to their specified torque. Have the rear wheel alignment checked.

Replace all self-locking nuts and tighten all fasteners to their specified torque.

Remove the bolts and detach it from the hub carrier and rear subframe. Discard the nuts.

To remove the control arm, start by blocking the rear wheels, applying the parking brake, and raising the front of the vehicle. Securely support the vehicle on jackstands and remove the appropriate front wheel. Remove the engine under-shield by taking out the fasteners. If your model has suspension ride-height sensors, release the clamp and disconnect the sensor link bracket from the arm.

To install the control arm, position the inner end of the control arm with the subframe and insert the bolt from the rear. Install the new nut without tightening it yet. If your model has height sensors, install the bracket before installing the retaining nut. Make sure the ball joint studs and mounting holes are clean and dry. Move the control arm into position and engage the ball joint with the hub carrier. If needed, press the inner ball joint stud into position. Install a new nut on the outer ball joint stud and tighten it to the specified torque.