Re: [DML] trailing arm bolts & toe-in adjustment

["DMC Joe" <dmcjoe@xxxx>]

Here are the answers to your trailing arm bolt questions.

Question 1)
> The Parts Manual and the Workshop Manual show the trailing arm bolts being
> inserted in opposite directions. Which is the correct orientation or does
> orientation matter?

A: Although the orientation is not critical the factory installed the bolts
with the heads facing outwards.


Question 2)
> How am I supposed to access the trailing arm bolts with the transmission
in
> the way? Do I have to move the transmission to get to it? Mine is an
> automatic transmission.

A: Yes.

Question 3)
> Does the design rely on pressure from the rubber bushing to hold the
alignment spacers in place?

Yes

Question 3)
Does torquing the trailing arm bolts compress the rubber bushing enough to
> affect toe-in adjustment?

A: Each bushing is fitted with a steel sleeve which limits the amount of
compression.


i.e., Should I only take measurements with the
> bolt fully torqued?

A: Yes


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