bmw Workshop Repair Guides

BMW Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

2 RA Removing And Installing_replacing Left Or Right Swinging Arm > < 4 RA Lowering_raising Rear Axle Carrier (universal Lifter)|Page 1059
Page 1
background image

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.

Tension coil spring (and leave on vehicle)

Version with ride-height control: Deactivate and drain air

spring system

Release nut (1) and remove screw.

Release screw (2) 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 3AZ

.

Tightening torque (bolt) 33 32 4AZ

.

After installation:

Activate and fill air suspension system

Perform chassis alignment check

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

BMW AG - TIS

06.02.2013  19:12

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

Copyright

Page  - 1 -

2 RA Removing And Installing_replacing Left Or Right Swinging Arm > < 4 RA Lowering_raising Rear Axle Carrier (universal Lifter)|Page 1059