Installing 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 standing on its wheels, or the wheel suspension is raised with a universal vehicle lift. 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
> WM, 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.
> WM, 4X00IN TIGHTENING TORQUES FOR REAR AXLE

Insert the lower trailing arm into the mounting.
Insert and fit the front fastening screw -1- into the rear axle housing -3- and trailing arm -2- .

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Front fastening screw
Insert the eccentric screw -1- for the trailing arm -2- into the rear axle housing -3- .

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Eccentric screw for trailing arm
When inserting the eccentric screw -1- , make sure that the markings -A- on the rear axle housing -2- and eccentric screw are aligned.

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Marking on eccentric screw
Fit eccentric screw.
Insert and fit the fastening screw -1- used to secure the trailing arm -2- to the wheel bearing housing -3- .

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Fastening screw on wheel bearing housing