Removing Lower Trailing Arm

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Loosen the threaded joint -1- for the trailing arm -2- on the wheel bearing housing -3- and pull out the screw.

Fig 1: Identifying Fastening Screw On Wheel Bearing Housing
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Mark the installation position of the eccentric screw -1- in the rear axle housing -2- (-A- ).

Fig 2: Identifying Marking For Eccentric Screw
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Loosen the eccentric screw -1- for the trailing arm -2- and pull it out of the rear axle housing -3- .

Fig 3: Identifying Eccentric Screw For Trailing Arm
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Loosen the fastening screw -1- for the trailing arm -2- in the front rear axle housing -3- and pull it out.

Fig 4: Identifying Front Fastening Screw
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Take the trailing arm out of the vehicle.
Press it out of the guides using a suitable tool if necessary.