33 32 051 Removing And Installing/Replacing Left Or Right Push Rod/Integral Link

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 BMW Alpina and 2007 BMW Alpina. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

IMPORTANT: Observe safety instructions on raising the vehicle . See 00 ... ... RAISING VEHICLE WITH TROLLEY JACK .

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
Remove output shaft from rear differential . See 33 21 001 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING LEFT OUTPUT SHAFT .

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 .

Tightening torque (nut and bolt).

Tightening torque. See REAR AXLE - TIGHTENING TORQUES - ALPINA .

Fig 1: Identifying Integral Link

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After installation:

Check that output shaft is correctly seated in rear differential.
Perform chassis alignment check . See 32 00 ... CHASSIS/WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK PROCEDURE