Installing lower axle strut

CAUTION: Increased risk of accidents if the wheel carrier is raised improperly!

Danger of injury and risk of damage to property.

→ Do not raise the wheel suspension higher than the normal vehicle position (vehicle resting on wheels).

→ When raising the suspension, use a suitable intermediate layer (hard rubber).

→ Do not damage the brake cover plate.

NOTE:

Visually inspect all parts.
Replace self-locking nuts.
Replace all expansion screws (screws which are fitted with torque angle tightening procedure).
Check vehicle setting values after repair and adjust if necessary. → 44 IN Suspension alignment, complete - as of MY 2003 (All Models) .
The entire threaded joints of the axle must be tightened in vehicle position! Vehicle position means: vehicle standing on the wheels, or the wheel suspension is being raised with a universal vehicle lift. Dimension -X- , from lower edge of wing to middle of axle 506 mm ±10 mm corresponds to vehicle position. See Fig 1.
Use an intermediate layer (hard rubber) ! Do not damage the brake cover plate.
Observe correct tightening torques. → 42 TW Tightening torques for rear axle - as of MY 2003 (All Models) .

Fig 1: Axle must be tightened in vehicle position (Dimension -X-)

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Fig 2: Use rubber base between universal jack and wheel carrier

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1. Place trailing arm in suspension subframe mounting point and install fastening screw. Install eccentric screw, turn to previously marked position and tighten in vehicle position.

2. Position trailing arm in wheel carrier and secure against falling with fastening screw and nut.

3. Tighten fastening nut from trailing arm to wheel carrier with specified tightening torque.