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
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Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove rear wheel
- Remove output shaft from rear differential . See 33 21 001 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT OUTPUT SHAFT or 33 21 002 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING 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 . 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 .
After installation:
- Check that output shaft is correctly seated in rear differential.
- Perform chassis alignment check . See 32 00 ... CHASSIS/WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK PROCEDURE .