33 32 051 Removing And Installing/Replacing Left Or Right Push Rod/Integral Link
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NOTE:
If the integral link is detached from the wheel carrier or swinging arm, it is necessary after reinstallation to carry out a wheel/chassis alignment check.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove rear wheel.
- E61: Deactivate and empty air spring system.
- Remove output shaft from rear differential .
Support wheel carrier with workshop jack.
Release nut (1) and remove screw.
Release screw (2), press swinging arm downward and remove integral link (3).
Installation:
Replace self-locking nut.
First install swinging arm hand-tight, then tighten down screw (2).
Tighten screw/bolt connections in normal position.
Tighten to specified torque. See 33 32 21AZ and 33 32 22AZ in REAR AXLE -- TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
After installation:
- Check that output shaft is correctly seated in rear differential.
- E61: Activate and fill air suspension system
- Perform chassis alignment check