33 32 064 Removing and installing/replacing left or right swinging arm (528i, 528xi, 528i xDrive, 535d, 535d xDrive, 535i, 535xi, 535i xDrive, 550i, 550xi, 550i xDrive)

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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 work:

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

Slacken nut (1).

Tightening torque 37 14 5AZ .

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 Slacken Nut, Sensor Lever And Rod

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Slacken nut (1).

Remove bolt (2) towards rear.

Tightening torque 33 32 3AZ .

Installation note:

Replace self-locking nut.

Fig 2: Identifying Slacken Nut And Bolt

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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
Ring fitting tool: Order No. 81 64 2 185 817
Extension lever: Order No. 81 64 2 185 816

Fig 3: Identifying Ring Installation Tool And Extension Lever

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

Tightening torque 33 32 2AZ .

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).

Replace self-locking nut.

Tighten bolt connection in NORMAL POSITION .

Fig 4: Identifying Swinging Arm Eccentric Bolts And Nut

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

Tightening torque 33 32 1AZ .

Installation note:

Replace nut.

Tighten bolt connection in NORMAL POSITION .

After installation:

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