trailing arm removal and bushing replacement

[havik180]

Anyone have a link the describes how to do this ? Or can anyone give a brie explanation on it !? I plan on installing new bushings , a sway bar and lowering the rear this weekend .Am I correct in assuming that when the spring plate is free that there are only the inner portion of the trailing arm is held on (closest to body) ?!

[vw1303]

There is also the dampers that must be removed. Then you need a 17mm allen head to remove the big bolt that attaches the arm to the body. I had to use a big bar to remove mine. As for the bushings you can have them pressed out, bang them out with a hammer or burn them out. I drilled out some of the rubber then punched it out with a hammer and used a little lubricant too.
Good Luck.