Installing Rear Spring Strut

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Move rear spring strut into installation position.
Fit rear spring strut -1- on the wheel bearing housing.

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Mounting for rear spring strut on wheel bearing housing
1. 2.1 Screw in screws -2- as far as they will go (do not tighten!).
Fit trailing arm -1- on wheel bearing housing.

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Mounting for trailing arm
1. 3.1 Screw in screws securing trailing arm to wheel bearing housing -2- as far as they will go (do not tighten!).
Fit rear spring strut on the body.

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Mounting for rear spring strut on body
1. 4.1 Tighten nuts -2- . > Tightening torque 30 Nm (22.1 ftlb.)
2. 4.2 Connect and lock electric plug connection -1- .
Insert foam -1- .

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Foam

Tighten threaded joints in zero position.

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

Threaded joints must only be tightened in zero position to prevent warping in the bearings.

6.1 Lift the wheel bearing housing as far as required using lifting equipment (e.g. > VAS 6931 - Transmission and Engine Jack ) until the lower trailing arm is horizontal. > Zero position

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Zero position

6.2 Tighten screws -2- securing rear spring strut -1- to wheel bearing housing. > Tightening torque 110 Nm (81.1 ftlb.)

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Mounting for rear spring strut on wheel bearing housing

6.3 Tighten screws -2- securing trailing arm -1- to wheel bearing housing. > Initial tightening 70 Nm (51.6 ftlb.) > Final tightening + 180°

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Mounting for trailing arm