Replacing a rubber mount in trailing arm, front

Special tools required: 

• 2 361 473
• 2 361 474
• 2 361 475
• 33 3 011
• 33 4 450
• 2 361 480
• 2 361 477

Preliminary work needed: 

• Remove TRAILING ARM .

Removal: 

Slacken nut (1).

Pull out screw.

Remove the trailing arm bearing support (2).

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Pull out rubber mount with special tools 2 361 473, 2 361 474, 2 361 475 and 33 3 011.

Position special tool 2 361 475 in such a way that the recesses on the special tool align with the notches (1) on the trailing arm.

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Installation: 

When pulling in the rubber mount (1), the slot (2) has to be positioned in regards to the trailing arm as shown in the graphic.

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Pull together the rubber mount (1) using the special tool 33 4 450.

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Position the rubber mount (1) on the trailing arm.

• Make absolutely sure the rubber mount is in its proper installation position!

Mount special tools 2 361 480, 2 361 477 and 33 3 011.

Pull special tool 2 361 480 over rubber mount (1).

Insert rubber mount (1) to the point where special tool 33 4 450 abuts with trailing arm.

Remove special tool 33 4 450.

Insert rubber mount (1) to stop.

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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 .