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Removing and installing/replacing left or right
push rod/integral link

Important!

Observe safety instructions on raising the vehicle.

 

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

Remove output shaft from rear differential

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

.

Tightening torque (bolt) 33 32 21AZ

.

RA  Removing and installing/replacing left or right push rod/integral link

BMW AG - TIS

04.02.2013  04:18

Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued

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