Replacing left or right trailing arm

Preliminary work needed: 

• Remove TRAILING ARM COVER .
• Remove TRAILING ARM .

Removal: 

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Release screw (1) and remove brake disc (2).

Release screws (1) and remove brake guard plate (2).

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Loosen screws (1).

Remove wheel bearing.

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Slacken nut (1).

Pull out screw.

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Remove the trailing arm bearing support (2).

Installation: 

Installation note: 

The bores for the brake guard plate screw connection and shock absorber do not have a thread with the new trailing arm. This is a self-tapping screw connection.

Position trailing arm bearing support (2) on new trailing arm.

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Part  : Replace nut (1).

Insert bolt and screw on nut (1).

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

• Dimension A = 18 mm (± 3 mm)

Tighten nut (1).

Tightening torque 33 32 4AZ .

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Keep contact surfaces (1) of wheel carrier and wheel bearing (hub) clean and free from oil and grease.

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Align wheel bearing on trailing arm.

Part  : Replace screws (1).

Tighten down screws (1).

Tightening torque 33 41 1AZ .

Position brake guard plate (2) on trailing arm.

Part  : Replace screws (1).

Tighten down screws (1).

Tightening torque 34 21 4AZ .

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Install brake disc (2).

Part  : Replace screw (1).

Tighten screw (1).

Tightening torque 34 21 1AZ .

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Required follow-up work: 

• Install the TRAILING ARM .
• Install TRAILING ARM COVER .
• 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 .