A3 L4-2.0L Turbo (CBFA) (2008)
Trailing Arm: Removal and Replacement
Trailing Arm With Mounting Bracket (FWD)
Trailing Arm with Mounting Bracket (FWD)
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
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Torque Wrench V.A.G 1332
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Mount T10149
Removing
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Remove wheel.
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Remove coil spring.
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Remove bolt -arrow- for parking brake cable -1- from trailing link -2-.
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Remove coupling rod -1- from longitudinal control arm.
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Remove bolts -arrows-.
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Mark installation position of mounting bracket on body.
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Remove bolts -arrows-.
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Remove trailing link with mounting bracket.
If longitudinal control arm is being replaced, mounting bracket must be removed from trailing arm.
Installation position of mounting bracket to longitudinal control arm must then be adjusted.