How to change rear suspension lower trailing arm on VW SCIROCCO (137, 138) – replacement guide
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle
Suspension arm
- The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right lower control arms.
- All work should be done with the engine stopped.
- Step 1
Secure the wheels with chocks.
- Step 2
Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
- Step 3
Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
Step 4
Unscrew the wheel bolts.
Replacement: rear suspension lower trailing arm – VW SCIROCCO (137, 138). AUTODOC recommends:To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
- Step 5
Remove the wheel.
- Step 6
Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
- Step 7
Clean the control arm fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 8
Disconnect the transverse stabilizer fastener from the link. Use a combination spanner #16. Use XZN #6. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 9
Remove the retaining clip of the parking brake cable. Use a pin punch. Use a hammer.
- Step 10
Undo the bracket attaching the parking brake cable to the trailing arm.
- Step 11
Unscrew the fastener connecting the control arm to the rear knuckle. Use a drive socket #18. Use a tap wrench.
- Step 12
Unscrew the fastener connecting the trailing arm to the car body. Use a drive socket #15. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 13
Remove the arm.
- Step 14
Unscrew the bracket fastening to the arm. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 15
Remove the bracket from the arm.
- Step 16
Fit the new suspension trailing arm into the bracket. Use a drive socket #18. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 90 Nm torque.+90°
AUTODOC recommends:Important! Be sure to use new fasteners.
- Step 17
Install a new arm.
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