Trailing Arm: Service and Repair
Trailing ArmTrailing Arm:
Removal and Installation
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.
1. Remove the wheel spindle.
2. Remove the parking brake cable bracket bolt and position the parking brake cable aside.
^ To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).
3. If equipped, detach the wheel speed sensor harness from the trailing arm.
4. Using a suitable jack, raise the trailing arm.
5. WARNING: The spring is under extreme compression, care must be taken at all times. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
Remove and discard the lower arm outboard bolt.
^ To install, tighten to 101 Nm (74 ft. lbs.) with the suspension at the bushing fastener tightening position.
6. Remove and discard the upper arm outboard bolt.
^ To install, tighten to 110 Nm (81 ft. lbs.) with the suspension at the bushing fastener tightening position.
7. Carefully lower the trailing arm and remove the jack.
8. Remove and discard the shock absorber lower bolt and flag nut.
^ To install, tighten to 115 Nm (85 ft. lbs.) with the suspension at the bushing fastener tightening position.
9. Remove and discard the toe link outboard bolt.
^ To install, tighten to 110 Nm (81 ft. lbs.) with the suspension at the bushing fastener tightening position.
10. Remove and discard the 2 trailing arm forward bolts and remove the trailing arm.
^ To install, tighten to 133 Nm (98 ft. lbs.).
11. CAUTION: Before tightening any suspension bushing fasteners, the suspension must be at the bushing fastener tightening position. Use a suitable jack to raise the suspension until the distance between the center of the hub and the lip of the fender is equal to 395 mm (15.55 inch).
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
12. Check and, if necessary, align the rear end.