33 32 021 Replacing left or right trailing arm

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove REAR WHEEL
Release collar nut on output shaft. See REPLACING LEFT OUTPUT SHAFT or REPLACING RIGHT OUTPUT SHAFT .
Remove BRAKE DISC
Remove drive flange. See REPLACING LEFT/RIGHT DRIVE FLANGE ON REAR AXLE SHAFT .
Remove BRAKE GUARD PLATE
Remove PULSE SENSOR from trailing arm
Only on right side: Remove BRAKE PAD WEAR SENSOR
Remove COIL SPRING at rear

IMPORTANT:

Check sensor head and line from pulse sensor prior to installation for external damage, replacing if necessary.

IMPORTANT:

Risk of damage!

Brake hose must not be exposed to tensile loads.

Release screws (1) and remove holder with brake hose.

Tightening torque 34 32 4AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Screws On Trailing Arm

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Release screw (1) and remove holder (3) with vibration absorber.

Installation:

Check installation location.

Secure vibration absorber (3) with 5.5 mm dia. punch (2) in trailing arm bore and tighten.

Tightening torque 33 32 8AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Vibration Absorber With Screw And Holder

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Release anti-roll bar link (1) on upper control arm.

Tightening torque 33 55 2AZ .

Fig 3: Identifying Stabilizer On Upper Control Arm

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Remove lower control arm from trailing arm. See REPLACING BOTTOM LEFT CONTROL ARM or REPLACING BOTTOM RIGHT CONTROL ARM .

Remove upper control arm from trailing arm. See REPLACING TOP LEFT CONTROL ARM or REPLACING TOP RIGHT CONTROL ARM .

Remove BEARING SUPPORT FROM BODY and trailing arm

IMPORTANT: Risk of injury!
Remove output shaft

Installation:

Replace wheel bearing. See REPLACING LEFT/RIGHT WHEEL BEARING ON REAR AXLE SHAFT .

Convert BEARING SUPPORT .

After installation:

Perform CHASSIS ALIGNMENT CHECK