33 32 064 Removing and installing/replacing left or right swinging arm (M6)

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Special tools required:

31 5 220

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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove REAR WHEEL .
Remove REINFORCEMENT PLATE .

Left side only:

Slacken nut (1).

Tightening torque 37 14 5AZ .

Remove jointed rod (2) from swinging arm.

Fig 1: Identifying Swinging Arm Jointed Rod And Nut

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Release screw (1) on respective shock absorber (2).

Tightening torque 33 52 3AZ .

Release shock absorber (2) from wheel carrier (3).

Fig 2: Identifying Shock Absorber, Wheel Carrier Bolt

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Secure special tool 31 5 220 with wheel studs on drive flange.

Press wheel carrier a maximum of approx. 10 cm towards top.

Fig 3: Securing Special Tool (31 5 220)

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Release nut (1) and remove eccentric washer.

Tightening torque 33 32 8AZ .

Pull out screw.

Release nut (2) and remove anti-roll bar link from swinging arm (3).

Tightening torque 33 55 2AZ .

Release nut (4) and remove screw.

Tightening torque 33 32 3AZ .

Release nut (5) and remove screw.

Tightening torque 33 32 4AZ .

Release nut (6) and remove screw.

Fig 4: Identifying Swinging Arm Anti-Roll Bar Link Nut

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Tightening torque 33 32 8AZ .

Installation note:

Tighten down screw connection in NORMAL POSITION .

Replace self-locking nut.

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 5: Identifying Ring Installation Tool And Extension Lever

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After installation:

Check output shaft for correct seating in rear axle final drive.
Carry out wheel alignment procedure. See ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH VEHICLE LOAD UP TO DESIGN POSITION or ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH RIDE HEIGHT MEASUREMENT (WITHOUT VEHICLE LOAD) .