33 32 000 Removing and installing complete left or right trailing arm

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Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove BRAKE DISC .
Only on right side: Remove lead for brake pad sensor from trailing arm.
Disconnect PULSE GENERATOR .
Remove STABILIZER LINK FROM TRAILING ARM .

WARNING: Risk of injury!
Failure to comply with the following instructions may result in the vehicle slipping off the lifting platform and critically injuring other persons.

When supporting components, make sure that

the vehicle can no longer be raised or lowered
the vehicle does not lift off the locating plates on the lifting platform

Support trailing arm from underneath using a workshop jack.

Release nut and remove screws (1).

Installation note:

Replace self-locking nut.

Tightening torque 33 32 1AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Trailing Arm Screws

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Mark position of eccentric adjustment washer to trailing arm to simplify subsequent adjustment of rear axle.

Release screw (2).

Installation note:

Refit eccentric adjustment washer.

Tightening torque 33 32 2AZ .

Release screw (1).

Installation note:

Tightening torque 33 52 1AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Screws

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Mark position of trailing arm bracket to body to simplify subsequent adjustment of rear axle.

Release screws (1) and remove trailing arm with bracket.

Installation note:

Tightening torque 33 32 5AZ .

Fig 3: Identifying Screws

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After installation

Perform chassis/wheel alignment check. See 3200150 KDS CHASSIS/WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH VEHICLE LOAD UP TO DESIGN POSITION or 3200155 KDS WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH RIDE HEIGHT MEASUREMENT WITHOUT VEHICLE LOAD .