Removing Trailing Arm

Information 

Applies only to vehicles with grey cast iron brakes and rear axle steering.  Trailing arm -1-  is removed together with brake disc air guide -2-  .

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Trailing arm with brake disc air guide

1. Remove trailing arm -1-  .

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   Mounting for trailing arm

   1. 1.1  Mark eccentric position for installation. > Mounting for trailing arm on rear axle carrier 

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      Mounting for trailing arm on rear axle carrier

   2. 1.2  Loosen threaded joint securing trailing arm to wheel bearing housing -2-  .
   3. 1.3  Loosen threaded joint securing trailing arm to rear axle cross member -3-  .
2. Applies only to vehicles with grey cast iron brakes and rear axle steering:  If you are replacing the trailing arm: Convert brake disc air guide to suit the new trailing arm.

   46161921 REMOVING AND INSTALLING BRAKE DISC AIR GUIDE (REAR)