Trailing Arm: Service and Repair

Trailing Arm









Removal

NOTICE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure may result in major service expense. New parts must be installed with the same part numbers or equivalent part, if replacement is 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.

NOTICE: Orientation of the suspension fasteners is important. Make sure the fasteners are installed in the same direction as they were in when removed or incorrect clamp load and damage to components may occur.

1. Remove the toe link. For additional information, refer to Toe Link Service and Repair.

2. Remove the parking brake cable bracket bolt.
- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).





3. Remove and discard the trailing arm bolt.
- To install, tighten the new bolt to 300 Nm (222 lb-ft) at curb height.

4. Remove the 3 wheel knuckle bolts and the trailing arm.
- Discard the bolts.

- To install, tighten the new bolts to 275 Nm (203 lb-ft).

5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.