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

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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). See 33 53 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING REAR LEFT OR RIGHT COIL SPRING .
Version with ride-height control: Deactivate and drain air spring system . See 37 00 100 DRAINING/FILLING 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 .

Tighten bolt and nut.

Tightening torque. See REAR AXLE - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Fig 1: Identifying Nut, Screw And Integral Link

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After installation:

Activate and fill air suspension system . See 37 00 100 DRAINING/FILLING AIR SPRING SYSTEM .
Perform CHASSIS ALIGNMENT CHECK