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Trailing arms 1

General

Determining replacement trailing arms
The BPW code number is punched into the underside of
the trailing arm (in the area of air bag) or in the area of the O
rolled-in eye of the trailing arm.
If this identifi cation is missing or no longer legible, the
particular type of trailing arm can be determined based SL

on the shape and the dimensions.

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1. Clarifying design
Single layer, 3D trailing arm or
two-layer trailing arm
Spring pivot bolt Ø 24 or Ø 30

Note the position of the spring bolt
(centre bolt) in two-layer trailing
arms

Measure the thickness (D) of the trailing
arm and the width (B)

Determine the off set (K) and the shape (BH)

Measure dimension L1 (middle of spring
bolt to middle of axle)

Measure dimensions L2 to L5

Trailing arms with rubber / steel bushes fi tted are
no longer available. If there is a requirement for
replacing them, change to trailing arms with
steel / rubber / steel bushes!

Rubber / steel bushes cannot be replaced by
steel / rubber / steel bushes!

Single layer trailing arms with catch plate fitted (secured by a centre bolt) are replaced

by trailing arms with a loose catch plate.

When changing to trailing arms with loose catch plate, use tracking plate or pin. See also page 45

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