Removing and Installing/Replacing Left or Right Push Rod/Integral Link

33 32 051 - Removing and installing/replacing left or right push rod/integral link





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 Removing or Installing Front or Rear Wheel.
- E61: Deactivate and empty air spring system
- Remove output shaft from rear differential Removing and Installing / Replacing Left or 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 Moving Vehicle Into Normal Position.
Tightening torque (nut) 33 32 22AZ Control Arms And Struts (Rear).
Tightening torque (bolt) 33 32 21AZ Control Arms And Struts (Rear).





After installation:
- Check that output shaft is correctly seated in rear differential.
- E61: Activate and fill air suspension system
- Perform chassis alignment check