Trailing Arm: Service and Repair

Trailing Arm





Removal

CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital parts and systems and their failure can result in major service expense. A new part with the same part number must be installed if installation becomes necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct retention of these parts.

CAUTION: Orientation of the suspension fasteners is important. Make sure the fasteners are installed in the same direction as they were in when removed.

1. Remove the toe link.





2. Remove the parking brake cable bracket bolt.
^ To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).

3. Remove and discard the trailing arm bolt.
To install, tighten to 300 Nm (222 ft. lbs.) at curb height.
4. Remove the 3 wheel knuckle bolts and the trailing arm.
^ Discard the bolts.
^ To install, tighten to 275 Nm (203 ft. lbs.).

5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.