33 32 006 Replace the left or right trailing arm bearing support

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove TRAILING ARM .

Removal:

Slacken nut (1).

Pull out screw.

Remove the trailing arm bearing support (2).

Fig 1: Trailing Arm Bearing Support And Nut

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Installation:

Position the trailing arm bearing support (2).

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 .

Fig 2: Adjusting Trailing Arm Bearing Support

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Required follow-up work:

Carry out wheel alignment procedure. Refer to ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH VEHICLE LOAD UP TO DESIGN POSITION or ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH RIDE HEIGHT MEASUREMENT WITHOUT VEHICLE LOAD .