Installing Upper Trailing Arm (Steel Springs)

Information 

• 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 center 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 .
  Fig 1: Adjusting Dimension X Lower Edge Of Wing To Centre Of Axle

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• 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  . → 4X00IN TIGHTENING TORQUES FOR FRONT AXLE

Information 

• Always check the installation dimension when installing the upper axle support  .

The dimension is measured as follows:

• 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-  . → 4X00IN TIGHTENING TORQUES FOR FRONT AXLE

   The ball joint pin must be pointing downwards.

   Fig 2: Identifying Fastening Screws For Upper Axle Support

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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- 
     Fig 3: Checking Installation Position Of Upper Trailing Arm

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3. Fit level sensor holder on upper axle support. → Installing Front Level Sensor
4. Clip in ABS wire harness -1-  at the body -A-  .
   Fig 4: Identifying ABS Wire Harness On Body

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