Transverse link, 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

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Remove the plugs from the trailing arm - 3 - and tighten the tensioning strap.

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

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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.

Turn the wheel hub until one of the holes for the wheel bolts is at the 12 o'clock position.
Wheel Hub Support T10149 with a wheel bolt.
Raise wheel bearing housing using engine and transmission jack until dimension - a - 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.

Tighten bolts for transverse link to torque specification.

Check camber and toe adjustment on alignment stand after installing.

Torque specifications:
Transverse link to trailing arm Use new nuts and bolts!	70 Nm + quarter turn (+90 ° )
Transverse link to subframe Use new nuts and bolts!	70 Nm + quarter turn (+90 ° )
Drive shaft to final drive flange shaft	40 Nm