Removing Trailing Arm
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- Remove control arm spoiler -2-
.
Control arm spoiler on trailing arm
- 1.1 Unscrew screw -1- .
- 1.2 Pull off control arm spoiler lug at the shock absorber threaded joint.
- Loosen level sensor holder -2-
at the trailing arm.
Mounting for level sensor holder
- 2.1 Unscrew screw -1- .
WARNING: Wheel bearing housing raised incorrectly- Risk of crushing
- Risk of damage to components
→ Wear personal protective gear.
→ Do not raise the wheel suspension higher than the normal vehicle position (vehicle resting on wheels).
Information
Always use an intermediate layer (e.g. hard rubber) when using the jack!
- Support wheel bearing housing using > VAS 6931 - engine and gearbox jack .
- Remove threaded joint -1-
securing trailing arm, shock absorber and connecting link.
Mounting for trailing arm with shock absorber and connecting link
- Carefully press up the rear exhaust pipe -1-
using > VAS 6931 - engine and gearbox jack-2-
and a wooden block -3-
in order to pull out the eccentric screw -4-
of the trailing arm after loosening it (Step 6).
Pressing up exhaust pipe on silencer
Information
- Loosen or fit nut on the trailing arm using the specified tools.
- Loosen nut on the trailing arm using the tools shown.
Arrangement of tools
1 Cross handle, 3/8-inch 2 Adapter, 3/8-inch to 1/2-inch 3 Socket - Remove threaded joints securing trailing arm to rear axle housing.
Mounting for trailing arm on rear axle housing
- 7.1 Mark the position of the eccentric screw -1- .
- 7.2 Remove eccentric threaded joint -1-
.
Information
- Loosen or fit nut on the trailing arm using the specified tools.
- 7.3 Remove threaded joint -2- .
- Remove threaded joint securing trailing arm to wheel bearing housing -1-
.
Mounting for trailing arm on wheel bearing housing