Installing Trailing Arm
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
- Install trailing arm -1-
.
Mounting for trailing arm
- 1.1 Screw in screws -2 and 3- as far as they will go (do not tighten!)
- 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).
Threaded joints must only be tightened in zero position to prevent warping in the bearings.
- 2.1
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 of rear axle
Zero position of rear axle
- 2.2 Tighten threaded joint securing trailing arm to wheel bearing housing -2- . > Initial tightening 70 Nm (51.6 ftlb.) > Final tightening + 180°
- 2.3
Align eccentric screw according to the marking. > Mounting for trailing arm on rear axle carrier
Mounting for trailing arm on rear axle carrier
- 2.4
Tighten threaded joint securing trailing arm to rear axle cross member -3-
. > Tightening torque 100 Nm (73.8 ftlb.)
Mounting for trailing arm