33 32 000 Removing and installing complete left or right trailing arm (Countryman models with FWD)

Preliminary work needed: 

• Removing the COIL SPRING .

Removal: 

Release screw (1).

Unscrew wheel speed sensor (2) from the trailing arm and set aside.

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Loosen screws (1).

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

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

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Release nut and remove screws (1).

Mark the position of the eccentric washer for the trailing link to simplify subsequent adjustment of the rear axle.

Slacken nut (2).

Remove eccentric washer and unscrew screw.

Installation note: 

Tighten the screw connection (2) in the NORMAL POSITION .

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

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

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Installation: 

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

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

Replace screws.

Tightening torque 33 32 5AZ .

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Replace screw (1) and nut.

Insert screw (1) and tighten nut.

Tightening torque, 33 32 1AZ .

Parts:  Bolt and nut

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Replace eccentric screw, eccentric washer and nut (2).

Insert bolt (2) and connect eccentric washer.

Align eccentric washer to the marked position.

Screw on the nut (2).

• Do not yet tighten to specified torque

Bring the vehicle to the NORMAL POSITION .

Tighten the nut (2) in the normal position.

Tightening torque 33 32 2AZ .

Parts:  Eccentric screw, eccentric washer and nut

Position brake caliper (2) with holder.

Part:  Replace screws (1).

Tighten down screws (1).

Tightening torque 34 21 2AZ .

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Position wheel speed sensor (2) on the trailing arm.

Tighten screw (1).

Tightening torque 34 51 5AZ .

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Required follow-up work 

• Installing the COIL SPRINGS .
• Perform chassis/wheel alignment check. Refer to 32 00 150 KDS CHASSIS/WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH VEHICLE LOAD UP TO DESIGN POSITION (COUNTRYMAN 2017-2023, EXCEPT PHEV) or 32 00 155 KINEMATICS DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM WHEEL ALIGNMENT WITH RIDE HEIGHT MEASUREMENT WITHOUT LOADING THE VEHICLE (COUNTRYMAN 2017-2023, EXCEPT PHEV) .