Procedures

Trailing arm and transverse links, assembly overview

Note:
^ Never subject the wheel bearing to load when the drive axle has been removed!
^ If the vehicle is to be lowered onto its wheels and moved, an outer CV joint of a drive axle must be installed temporarily.
^ Load-bearing components or parts of the suspension must not be welded or straightened.
^ Always replace self-locking nuts.
^ Always replace corroded nuts/bolts.





1 - Socket head bolt, 40 Nm

2 - Subframe

3 - Drive axle

4 - Hex bolt M 12 x 1.5 x 80
^ Always replace if removed

5 - Hex bolt M 12 x 1.5 x 75
^ Always replace if removed

6 - Upper transverse link
^ The same version must always be installed on both sides

7 - Ball joint
^ Check rubber boot for tears and damage

8 - Socket head bolt, 65 Nm

9 - Brake caliper

10 - Hex bolt, 10 Nm

11 - Self-locking 12-point nut
^ Always replace if removed

12 - Phillips-head screw, 4 Nm

13 - Brake disc

14 - Wheel hub with rotor for wheel speed sensor
^ Rotor is welded to wheel hub
^ Checking lateral run-out of rotor

15 - Circlip
^ Check for proper seating

16 - Wheel bearing
^ Replace; is destroyed when pressed out

17 - Splash plate

18 - Self-locking nut
^ 70 Nm plus an additional 90° 1/4 turn
^ Always replace if removed

19 - Lower transverse link

20 - Ball joint
^ Check rubber boot for tears and damage

21 - Hex bolt, 90 Nm
^ Always replace if removed

22 - Bonded rubber bushing

23 - Trailing arm

24 - Hex bolt, 75 Nm
^ Always replace if removed

25 - Mounting bracket for rear axle
^ After installation, check total toe setting of rear axle and align if necessary.
^ Toe setting can be adjusted by moving mounting bracket

26 - Spacer
^ Only installed in vehicles with heavy-duty suspension

27 - Bump stop
^ 10 Nm