33 32 064 Removing and installing/replacing left or right swinging arm: Notes

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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove REAR WHEEL
Remove ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK FROM SWINGING ARM
Remove INTEGRAL LINK FROM SWINGING ARM

Slacken nut (1).

Tightening torque: see 5AZ in 37 14 ELECTRIC COMPONENTS

Remove jointed rod (2) from swinging arm.

Installation note:

Sensor lever (3) must point from ride height sensor to respective rear wheel.

Replace self-locking nut.

Fig 1: Identifying Sensor Lever, Jointed Rod And Slacken Nut

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Slacken nut (1).

Remove bolt (2) towards rear.

Tightening torque: see 3AZ in 33 32 TRAILING ARMS AND STRUTS

Installation note:

Replace self-locking nut.

Fig 2: Identifying Swinging Arm Bolt And Nut

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IMPORTANT: Loosen the screw connection swinging arm on rear axle support only with ring installation tool (1) and extension lever (2).
Release torque > 400 Nm
See BMW Workshop Equipment Catalogue for tools:
Ring fitting tool: Order No. 81 64 2 185 817
Extension lever: Order No. 81 64 2 185 816

Fig 3: Loosening Screw Connection Swinging Arm On Rear Axle Support Using Ring Installation Tool And Extension Lever

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Release nut (1) and remove eccentric washer (see magnified area in Fig 4). Pull out eccentric bolt (2).

Tightening torque: see 2AZ in 33 32 TRAILING ARMS AND STRUTS

Installation note:

Note direction of insertion of eccentric bolt (2).

Align eccentric bolt (2) by means of marking to rear axle support.

Reinstall eccentric washer (see magnified area in Fig 4).

Fig 4: Identifying Swinging Arm Eccentric Bolts And Nut

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Replace self-locking nut.

Tighten bolt connection in NORMAL POSITION .

Release nut (3) and remove bolt (4).

Tightening torque: see 1AZ in 33 32 TRAILING ARMS AND STRUTS

Installation note:

Replace nut.

Tighten bolt connection in NORMAL POSITION .