Removing Lower Trailing Arm

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Dismantle linkage from level sensor (height sensor) on the holder -1- .

Fig 1: Identifying Level Sensor Linkage
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Loosen control arm spoiler (air guide for brake cooling) on the trailing arm and twist up.

Fig 2: Identifying Control Arm Spoiler
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Loosen trailing arm on wheel bearing housing and press out ball joints using special tool Press-out tool 9560 .
To prevent damage to the rubber sleeves of the ball joint, coat the rubber sleeves and the puller in this area with tyre mounting paste.

Fig 3: Disassembling Ball Joint
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Remove fastening screw of trailing arm on longitudinal arm (diagonal arm).
Remove fastening screw of trailing arm on axle support.

Fig 4: Identifying Axle Support Trailing Arm
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Remove trailing arm.