Trailing Arm: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

1. Loosen the wheel nuts slightly. Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
2. Remove the rear wheel and tire (A) from rear hub (B).





CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the hub bolts (C) when removing the rear wheel and tire (A).

3. Remove the wheel speed sensor wire's bracket bolt (A, B) from the body and the connector.




4. Remove the trailing arm (A) mounting bolts (B) from the knuckle.




5. Remove the stabilizer link (B) nut (C) from the trailing arm (A).




6. Remove the trailing arm bracket (A) mounting bolts (B) from the body.






INSTALLATION

1. Install the trailing arm bracket (A) mounting bolts (B) from the body.

Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft) :
137.3 - 156.9 (14.0 - 16.0, 101.3 - 115.7)





2. Install the trailing arm (A) mounting bolts (B) from the knuckle.

Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft) :
44.1 - 53.9 (4.5 - 5.5, 32.5 - 39.8)





3. Install the stabilizer link (B) nut (C) to the trailing arm (A).

Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft) :
44.1 - 53.9 (4.5 - 5.5, 32.5 - 39.8)





4. Install the wheel speed sensor wire's bracket bolt (A, B) from the body.

Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft) :
6.9 - 10.8 (0.7 - 1.1, 5.1 - 8.0)





5. Install the wheel and the tire (A) to the rear hub (B).

Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft) :
88.3 - 107.9 (9 - 11, 65.1 - 79.5)






CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the hub bolts (C) when installing the rear wheel and tire (A).

INSPECTION

1. Check the bushing for wear and deterioration.
2. Check the trailing arm for bending or breakage.
3. Check all the bolts for damage.