Replace the left or right trailing arm bearing support

Preliminary work needed: 

• Remove TRAILING ARM .

Removal: 

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Slacken nut (1).

Pull out screw.

Remove the trailing arm bearing support (2).

Installation: 

Position the trailing arm bearing support (2).

Part  : Replace nut (1).

Insert bolt and screw on nut (1).

Adjust the trailing arm bearing support to dimension A in relation to the trailing arm.

• Dimension A = 18 mm (± 3 mm)

Tighten nut (1).

Tightening torque 33 32 4AZ .

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Required follow-up work: 

• Install the TRAILING ARM .
• Carry out either KDS CHASSIS/WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH VEHICLE LOAD UP TO DESIGN POSITION or KINEMATICS DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM WHEEL ALIGNMENT WITH RIDE HEIGHT MEASUREMENT WITHOUT LOADING THE VEHICLE .