33 32 021 Replacing left or right trailing arm

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove TRAILING ARM COVER .
Remove TRAILING ARM .

Removal:

IMPORTANT: When removing the brake disc: Do not under any circumstances strike friction ring with a hammer or similar! If necessary, carefully tap with a rubber mallet against the brake disc chamber.

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

Fig 1: Brake Disc Screw

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

Fig 2: Brake Guard Plate And Screws

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Loosen screws (1).

Remove wheel bearing.

Fig 3: Wheel Bearing Screws

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Slacken nut (1).

Pull out screw.

Remove the trailing arm bearing support (2).

Fig 4: Trailing Arm Bearing Support And Nut

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Installation:

Installation note:

The bore holes 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.

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 .

Fig 5: Adjusting Trailing Arm Bearing Support

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

Align wheel bearing on trailing arm.

Fig 6: Contact Surfaces Of Wheel Carrier And Wheel Bearing (Hub)

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Replace screws (1).

Tighten down screws (1).

Tightening torque 33 41 1AZ .

Fig 7: Wheel Bearing Screws

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Position brake guard plate (2) on trailing arm.

Replace screws (1).

Tighten down screws (1).

Tightening torque 34 21 4AZ .

Fig 8: Brake Guard Plate And Screws

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Install brake disc (2).

Replace screw (1).

Tighten screw (1).

Tightening torque 34 21 1AZ .

Fig 9: Brake Disc Screw

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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 .