33 32 064 Removing and Installing/Replacing Left or Right Swinging Arm
33 32 064 Removing and installing/replacing left or right swinging armNote:
If the swinging arm is detached from the integral link/wheel carrier or rear axle support, it is necessary after re-installation to carry out a chassis / wheel alignment check.
Necessary preliminary work:
^ Remove rear wheel
^ Remove anti-roll bar link from swinging arm
^ Remove integral link from swinging arm
Slacken nut (1).
Tightening torque 37 14 5AZ.
Remove jointed rod (2) from swinging arm.
Installation note:
Sensor lever (3) must point from ride height sensor to respective rear wheel.
Replace self-locking nut.
Slacken nut (1).
Remove bolt (2) towards rear.
Tightening torque 33 32 3AZ.
Installation note:
Replace self-locking nut.
Important!
Loosen the screw connection swinging arm on rear axle support only with ring installation tool (1) and extension lever (2).
Release torque > 400 Nm
See workshop equipment catalogue for tools:
Ring fitting tool: Order No. 81 64 2 185 817
Extension lever: Order No. 81 64 2 185 816
Release nut (1) and remove eccentric washer (see magnified area). Pull out eccentric bolt (2).
Tightening torque 33 32 2AZ.
Installation note:
Note direction of insertion of eccentric bolt (2).
Align eccentric bolt (2) by means of marking to rear axle support.
Reinstall eccentric washer (see magnified area).
Replace self-locking nut.
Tighten bolt connection in normal position.
Release nut (3) and remove bolt (4).
Tightening torque 33 32 1AZ.
Installation note:
Replace nut.
Tighten bolt connection in normal position.
After installation:
^ Check that output shaft is correctly seated in rear axle final drive.
^ Perform chassis alignment check