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Rear Axle Overview






Rear Axle Overview





I - Subframe, Transverse Link and Tie Rod, FWD, Assembly Overview, refer to => [ Subframe, Transverse Link and Tie Rod ] Front Wheel Drive

II - Wheel Bearing Housing and Trailing Arm, FWD, Assembly Overview, refer to => [ Wheel Bearing Housing and Trailing Arm Assembly Overview ] Front Wheel Drive

III - Shock Absorber and Coil Spring, FWD, Assembly Overview, refer to => [ Shock Absorber and Coil Spring Assembly Overview ] Front Wheel Drive

IV - Stabilizer Bar, FWD, Assembly Overview, refer to => [ Stabilizer Bar Assembly Overview ] Front Wheel Drive

Welding and straightening work on supporting or wheel carrying components of suspension is not permitted.

Always replace self-locking nuts.

Always replace corroded bolts/nuts.

Bonded rubber bushings can only be turned to a limited extent. Only tighten the threaded connection on components with bonded rubber bushings if wheel bearing housing is raised (curb weight position). Refer to => [ Rear Axle in Curb Weight Position ] Rear Axle in Curb Weight Position.