3332021 Replacing left or right trailing arm: Notes

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

Release nuts (1, 3).

Tightening torque (on rear axle support) 33 32 1AZ .

Tightening torque (on wheel carrier) 33 32 2AZ .

Unscrew bolts.

Remove trailing arm (2) downward.

Installation:

Note insertion direction of bolts.

Replace self-locking nuts.

Fig 1: Removing Trailing Arm Nuts

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