Tightening the screw connections on the trailing arm

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
Tighten the screw connection in the NORMAL POSITION .

• Counter support the screw (3) and release the nuts (2) and (4) by one turn.
• Tighten the nut (2) on trailing arm (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION

Trailing arm to rear axle support
M12 Replace screw and nut. Tighten in normal position.	tightening torque	100 Nm

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• Tighten the nut (4) on trailing arm (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION

Trailing arm to wheel carrier
M12 Replace screw and nut. Tighten in normal position.	tightening torque	100 Nm