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Trailing Arm

Trailing arm to axle with nuts and bolts.
M 16 with 8.8 strength grade torque to 160 Nm (118 ft lbs)
M 16 with 10.9 strength grade torque to 240 Nm (177 ft lbs)
M 12 torque to 125 Nm (92 ft lbs)

Shock absorber to axle with nut
Torque to 45 Nm (33 ft lbs)

Tighten bolt securing trailing arm to chassis.
Torque to 160 Nm (118 ft lbs).