Trailing Arm: Service and Repair

33 32 021 Replacing left or right trailing arm





Important!
- The trailing arm must be installed with the opening (U-section) facing downward!
- If the trailing arm is bent, the control arm/wheel carrier screw connection must be renewed.





Necessary preliminary work:
^ Only on left side at ride height sensor: Release jointed rod at trailing arm





Unscrew nuts (1).

Tightening torque 33 32 1AZ.

Pull out bolt towards front.

Installation note:
Note direction of insertion of bolts.

Replace screw and nut.

Tighten down screw connection in normal position.

Slacken nut (2).

Tightening torque 33 32 2AZ.

Move screws toward the rear.

Remove trailing arm (3) downward.

Installation note:
The trailing arm must be installed with the opening (U-section) facing downward!

Note direction of insertion of screw.

Replace screw and nut.

Tighten down screw connection in normal position.

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