Installing Upper Trailing Arm

Information 

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Dimension -X-  : lower edge of wing to centre of axle (shown as an example)

• All screws and bolts on the axle must be tightened in vehicle position. Vehicle position means: vehicle resting on its wheels, or the wheel suspension is lifted with a universal jack. -Dimension X- from lower edge of wing to centre of axle corresponds to vehicle position. For the current height values, please refer to the adjustment values for suspension alignment 

  > 4495TW ADJUSTMENT VALUES FOR SUSPENSION ALIGNMENT .

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

  > Refer to the appropriate Tightening Torques For Front Axle service information

Information 

The dimension is measured as follows:

• Always check the installation dimension when installing the upper axle support. 
• Centre of ball joint (upper side) 
• To the lower double panel (panel closest to the control arm) 

1. Fit axle support -2-  and screw in fastening screws -1-  .

   > Refer to the appropriate Tightening Torques For Front Axle service information

   The ball joint pin must be pointing downwards.

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   Fastening screws for upper axle support

2. Always check that the upper axle support is fitted in installation position.

   Installation position dimension -X-  : > Length 118.5 mm +/- 6 mm 

   • Upper side of ball joint -1- 
   • Double panel -2- 

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   Installation position of upper trailing arm

3. Fit level sensor holder on upper axle support.

   > 431855 Replacing front level sensor - section on "Installing "

4. Clip in ABS wire harness -1-  at the body -A-  .

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ABS wire harness on body