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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMINI2013COOPER S PACEMAN, AUTOMATIC TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 4152 (REAR AXLE - REPAIR - F13)CONTROL ARMS AND STRUTS33 32 064 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT SWINGING ARM (M6)
2013 Mini Cooper S Paceman, Automatic Trans

33 32 064 Removing and installing/replacing left or right swinging arm (M6)

2013 Mini Cooper S Paceman, Automatic TransSECTION 33 32 064 Removing and installing/replacing left or right swinging arm (M6)
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Special tools required: 

NOTE: If the swinging arm is detached from the integral link/wheel carrier or rear axle support, it is necessary after reinstallation to carry out a chassis/wheel alignment check.

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Left side only: 

Slacken nut (1).

Tightening torque 37 14 5AZ .

Remove jointed rod (2) from swinging arm.

Fig 1: Identifying Swinging Arm Jointed Rod And Nut
G09927097Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Release screw (1) on respective shock absorber (2).

Tightening torque 33 52 3AZ .

Release shock absorber (2) from wheel carrier (3).

Fig 2: Identifying Shock Absorber, Wheel Carrier Bolt
G09926917Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Secure special tool 31 5 220 with wheel studs on drive flange.

Press wheel carrier a maximum of approx. 10 cm towards top.

Fig 3: Securing Special Tool (31 5 220)
G06889563Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Release nut (1) and remove eccentric washer.

Tightening torque 33 32 8AZ .

Pull out screw.

Release nut (2) and remove anti-roll bar link from swinging arm (3).

Tightening torque 33 55 2AZ .

Release nut (4) and remove screw.

Tightening torque 33 32 3AZ .

Release nut (5) and remove screw.

Tightening torque 33 32 4AZ .

Release nut (6) and remove screw.

Tightening torque 33 32 8AZ .

Installation note: 

Tighten down screw connection in NORMAL POSITION .

Replace self-locking nut.

Fig 4: Identifying Wheel Carrier Nut And Screw
G09927087Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
RENDER: 1.0x

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