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33 32 051 Removing And Installing/Replacing Left Or Right Push Rod/Integral Link

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IMPORTANT: Observe safety when 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. See 32 00 ... CHASSIS/WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK PROCEDURE .

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

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  . See 32 00 ... MOVING VEHICLE INTO NORMAL POSITION .

Tightening torque (nut) 33 32 22AZ  . See REAR AXLE - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Tightening torque (bolt) 33 32 21AZ  . See REAR AXLE - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Fig 1: Identifying Integral Link, Nut And Screw
G04742543Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

After installation: