Trailing Arm Replacement

Removal Procedure

Caution

Ensure that the vehicle is properly supported and squarely positioned. To help avoid personal injury when a vehicle is on a hoist, provide additional support for the vehicle on the opposite end from which the components are being removed.

1. Raise the vehicle on a hoist.
2. Remove the trailing arm-to-knuckle fastening nut.
3. Remove the 2 trailing arm-to-body fasteners.
4. Slide the trailing arm from the knuckle.

Installation Procedure

1. Install the ailing arm into the knuckle and hand tighten the fastener nut.

Notice

Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

2. Install the trailing arm into the body and secure the trailing arm with fasteners.
Tighten

Tighten the trailing arm-to-body fasteners to 120 N·m (89 lb ft).

3. Secure the trailing arm-to-knuckle fastener.
Tighten

Tighten the trailing arm-to-knuckle fasteners to 100 N·m (74 lb ft).