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

Necessary preliminary work: 

• Remove COIL SPRING .

Removal: 

Loosen screw (1).

Unfasten wheel speed sensor from trailing arm and put to one side.

Fig 1: Wheel Speed Sensor Screw

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Loosen screws (1).

Take off brake caliper (2) with holder and tie back.

Fig 2: Brake Caliper Screws

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Unclip brake line (1) from holder (2) on trailing arm.

Fig 3: Brake Line And Holder

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Release nut and remove screws (1).

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

Slacken nut (2).

Remove eccentric washer and unscrew screw.

Installation note: 

Replace the screw and nut.

Tighten screw connection (2) in NORMAL POSITION .

Fig 4: Screw And Nut

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Undo screws (1) on trailing arm bearing support on the body.

Fig 5: Screws On Trailing Arm

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Remove trailing arm (1) with trailing arm bearing support.

Fig 6: Trailing Arm With Trailing Arm Bearing Support

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Installation: 

Position trailing arm (1) with trailing arm bearing support at the vehicle.

Fig 7: Trailing Arm With Trailing Arm Bearing Support

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Tighten screws (1) on trailing arm bearing support on the body.

Replace screws.

Tightening torque 33 32 5AZ .

Fig 8: Screws On Trailing Arm

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Replace nut.

Insert screw (1) and tighten nut.

Tightening torque 33 32 1AZ .

Insert bolt (2) and connect eccentric washer.

Align eccentric washer to the marked position.

Replace screw and nut (2).

Screw on the nut (2).

• Do not yet tighten to specified torque!

Move vehicle into NORMAL POSITION .

Tighten the screw connection (2) in normal position.

Tightening torque 33 32 2AZ .

Fig 9: Screw And Nut

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Position brake caliper (2) with holder.

Replace screws (1).

Tighten down screws (1).

Tightening torque 34 21 2AZ .

Fig 10: Brake Caliper Screws

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Required follow-up work: 

• Perform wheel alignment check. Refer to ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH VEHICLE LOAD UP TO DESIGN POSITION or ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH RIDE HEIGHT MEASUREMENT WITHOUT VEHICLE LOAD .