Trailing Arm: Service and Repair

Fig. 12 Replacing Trailing Arm:

4 WHEEL DRIVE

Remove trailing arm in numbered sequence, noting the following:
1. Suspend caliper assembly with a piece of wire.
CAUTION: Do not hang caliper by brake hose.
2. Secure rear axle shaft, then remove self locking nut.
3. Using puller, remove rear axle shaft.
4. On upper and lower arms, loosen, but do not remove self locking nut.
5. Replace connecting rod as follows:

Fig. 13 Removing Connecting Rod:

a. Remove trailing arm bushing, then bolt and nut.

Fig. 14 Rod Remover Tool No. MB991254:

Fig. 15 Lubrication Points:

b. Using rod remover tool No. MB991254, set onto trailing arm as shown.
c. Apply lubricant to sliding portion of tool (A), then install bolt (B) in trailing arm.
d. Using suitable wrench, turn portion as marked (C) to remove connection rod.

Fig. 16 Installing Rod Remover Tool No. MB991254:

e. Installation of body should be performed with screw shaft and guide shaft center lines aligned as shown.
f. Apply soapy water to rubber portion of connection rod.
g. Reverse procedure to press fit, torquing bolt to specifications.
6. Temporarily assemble rear axle shaft to trailing arm.
7. Install companion flange to rear axle shaft, then install locking nut.
8. Ensure rear axle shaft does not turn when tightening locknut.
9. Reverse procedure to install.