Install Lower Trailing Arm

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WARNING: Danger of objects or loads falling down

Risk of squashing or crushing
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The procedure for removing and installing is described for one side as an example. The procedure for the other side is almost identical.

Loosen front angle sensor for headlight beam adjustment (HBA) -1- from trailing arm.

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Front angle sensor for headlight beam adjustment (HBA)
1. 1.1 Unscrew fastening nut -3- and remove connecting link from trailing arm.
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You will need a second mechanic to help you with this step.
Remove lower trailing arm -1- .
1. 2.1 Protect rubber boot on tie rod from damage using fabric tape.
2. 2.2 Lift the wheel bearing housing slightly using > VAS 6931 - transmission and gearbox jack .
3. 2.3 Unscrew screw securing trailing arm to front-axle carrier -2- and counter at the nut -3- at the same time.
  Get another person to turn in the steering so that the screw -2- can be removed. Make sure that the rubber boot on the tie rod is not damaged while doing this.
  
  Replace screw and nut.
4. 2.4 Remove > VAS 6931 - Transmission and gearbox jack .
5. 2.5 Unscrew screw securing trailing arm to spring strut fork -4- and counter at the nut -5- at the same time.
  Replace screw and nut.
6. 2.6 Tilt lower trailing arm such that the nut -6- on the joint pin is accessible.
7. 2.7 Loosen nut -6- , press off lower trailing arm -1- from joint pin using > T40010A - ball joint puller and unscrew nut -6- .
8. 2.8 Remove lower trailing arm -1- .
9. 2.9 Replace screws -2 and 4- and nuts -3, 5 and 6- .
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Lower trailing arm