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Trailing arm, removing and installing: Installing

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Installation is carried out in the reverse sequence.

Tighten vehicle to the lifting platform

If the vehicle is not secured, there is a risk that it may slip off the hoist.

Fig 1: Identifying Support Arm Of Lifting Platform, Tensioning Strap T10038 And Trailing Arm
GW00002813Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

1 - Support arm of lifting platform

2 - Tensioning Strap T10038 ; The vehicle must be fastened with the tensioning straps on left and right side.

Fig 2: Measuring Center Of The Wheel To The Lower Edge Of The Wheelhouse - Wheel Removed
GW00002819Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

Tightening bearing bracket is only possible, when the measured value - a - from the middle of wheel hub to lower edge bordering wheel housing is reached. 

CAUTION:
  • Do not raise or lower the vehicle if the engine and transmission jack is under the vehicle.
  • Do not leave engine and transmission jack under the vehicle longer than necessary.

Check camber and toe adjustment on alignment stand after installing.

Torque specifications  
Brake caliper to trailing arm 65 Nm
Bearing bracket to trailing arm 90 Nm
Mounting bracket to body 75 Nm
Transverse link to trailing arm Use new nuts and bolts! 70 Nm + quarter turn (+90 ° )
Shock absorber to trailing arm 110 Nm
Drive shaft inner joint to final drive flange 40 Nm
12-point nut to wheel hub