33 32 021 Replacing left or right trailing arm

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NOTE: If the trailing arm is detached from the rear axle carrier/wheel carrier, it is necessary after reinstallation to carry out a wheel/chassis alignment check.

Release nuts (1, 3).

Unscrew bolts.

Remove trailing arm (2) downwards.

Installation:

Note insertion direction of bolts.

Replace self-locking nuts.

For tightening torque (on rear axle carrier) refer to 33 32 1AZ in 33 32 CONTROL ARMS AND STRUTS .

For tightening torque (on wheel carrier) refer to 33 32 2AZ in 33 32 CONTROL ARMS AND STRUTS .

Fig 1: Identifying Nuts, Bolt And Trailing Arm

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After installation:

Perform Chassis Alignment Check