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. See 32 00 150 KDS CHASSIS/WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH LOAD UP TO DESIGN POSITION or 32 00 155 KDS CHASSIS/WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH RIDE-HEIGHT MEASUREMENT WITHOUT LOAD .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove rear wheel .
Remove output shaft from rear differential . See 33 21 001 Removing and installing or replacing left output shaft 33 21 002 Removing and installing / replacing right 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) 33 32 22AZ . See 33 32 CONTROL ARMS AND STRUTS .

Tightening torque (bolt) 33 32 21AZ . See 33 32 CONTROL ARMS AND STRUTS .

Fig 1: Identifying Integral Link, Screws And Nut

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After installation:

Check that output shaft is correctly seated in rear differential.
Perform chassis alignment check . See 32 00 150 KDS CHASSIS/WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH LOAD UP TO DESIGN POSITION or 32 00 155 KDS CHASSIS/WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH RIDE-HEIGHT MEASUREMENT WITHOUT LOAD .