Installing the trailing arm

• Position the trailing arm (1).
• Replace all screws and nuts.

  Parts:  Bolts, nuts

• Insert screw (5) and mount nut (4).
• Insert screw (3) and mount nut (2).
• Tighten the nut (4) in NORMAL POSITION .
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Trailing arm to rear axle support
  M12 Replace screw and nut.	Jointing torque	100 Nm
  	Angle of rotation	90°

• Tighten the nut (2) in NORMAL POSITION .

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  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Trailing arm to wheel carrier
  M12 Replace screw and nut. Tighten in normal position.	Tightening torque	100 Nm
  	Angle of rotation	90°

• Position attachment rod (2) of ride height sensor on trailing arm.
• Tighten down screw (1).
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Jointed rod ride height sensor on wishbone
  M6	Tightening torque	8 Nm

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Follow-up Work 

• Mount the WHEEL .
• Perform chassis ALIGNMENT CHECK .