Installing Lower Trailing Arm

Fig 1: Identifying Lower Trailing Arm

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→ Wear personal protective gear.

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

→ Wear personal protective gear.

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

1. Install in reverse order.

   Information 

   • The entire threaded parts 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 → Control value: 502 mm+/-10 mm corresponds to the vehicle position. 
     Fig 2: Identifying Universal Vehicle Lift Dimension

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   • Visually inspect all parts. 
   • Replace self-locking nuts. 
   • Replace all expansion screws (screws which are fitted with torque angle tightening procedure). 
   • Use correct tightening torques and torque angle. 

Use an intermediate layer (hard rubber). Do not damage the brake cover plate.

Fig 3: Precaution For Lifting Wheel Suspension

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Screws are Dacromet-coated and must not be greased.