Running gear, axles, steering

Assembly overview - trailing arm, except for e-Golf

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Assembly overview - trailing arm, except for e-Golf
1 - Cover
2 - Bolt

Renew after removing

50 N·m +45°

3 - Mounting bracket
4 - Bolt

Renew after removing

90 N·m +90°

5 - Wheel bearing housing

Different versions possible. Refer to → Electronic Parts Catalogue “ETKA”

6 - Trailing arm

Removing and installing → Chapter

7 - Bonded rubber bush

Note correct installation position

Renewing → Chapter.

8 - Bolt

M12 x 1.5

Renew after removing

70 N·m +90°

9 - Bolt

M14 x 1.5

Renew after removing

70 N·m +90°

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