33 32 006 Replace the left or right trailing arm bearing support (Countryman 2017-2023, except PHEV)

Preliminary work needed: 

• Remove TRAILING ARM .

Removal: 

Slacken nut (1).

Pull out screw.

Remove the trailing arm bearing support (2).

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Installation: 

Position the trailing arm bearing support (2).

Part:  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 .

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Required follow-up work: 

• Installing the TRAILING ARM .
• Carry out wheel alignment procedure. 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) .