Installing Upper Trailing Arm
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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
- 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
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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)
- Fit axle support -2-
and screw in fastening screws -1-
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> Refer to the appropriate Tightening Torques For Front Axle service information
The ball joint pin must be pointing downwards.
Fastening screws for upper axle support
- 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-
Installation position of upper trailing arm
- Fit level sensor holder on upper axle support.
> 431855 Replacing front level sensor - section on "Installing "
- Clip in ABS wire harness -1- at the body -A- .
ABS wire harness on body