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– Tighten the bolts -2 and 3-.
– Position the bracket -1- on the trailing arm.
– Insert a new rivet and push in a new inner pin -arrow-.
Tightening Specifications
♦ Refer to
⇒ “7.2 Overview - Trailing Arm”, page 213
After Installation, the Axle Alignment Must Be Checked on an
Alignment Rack.
7.7
Trailing Arm, Servicing
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Bearing Installer - Wheel Bearing - 3345-
♦ Bearing Installer - Control Arm - 3346-
♦ Press Plate - VW402-
♦ Press Piece - Multiple Use - VW412-
♦ Press Piece - Trailing Arm Bushing - T10496-
♦ Torque Wrench 1332 40-200Nm - VAG1332-
♦ Engine and Gearbox Jack - VAS6931-
Caution
This procedure contains mandatory replaceable parts. Refer
to component overview prior to starting procedure.
Mandatory Replacement Parts
♦ Bolts - Trailing Arm to Wheel Bearing Housing
♦ Bolt - Trailing Arm to Mounting Bracket
– Remove trailing arm with mounting bracket. Refer to
⇒ “7.6 Trailing Arm with Mounting Bracket, Removing and In‐
.
Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤
Suspension, Wheels, Steering - Edition 03.2016
7. Wheel Bearing and Trailing Arm
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