Trailing Arm: Service and Repair

Trailing Arm Replacement

Removal Procedure





1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle Service and Repair.

2. Remove the bolt (6) and nut (2) from the trailing arm (3) and the knuckle (8).

3. Remove the nut (4) and bolt (7) from the trailing arm (3) and the trailing arm bracket.

4. Remove the trailing arm (3) from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the trailing arm (3) to the trailing arm bracket.

Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

2. Install the bolt (7) and nut (4) to the trailing arm (3) and the trailing arm bracket.

Tighten the bolt and nut to 105 Nm (77 lb ft).

3. Install the trailing arm (3) to the knuckle (8).

4. Install the bolt (6) and nut (2) to the trailing arm (3) and the knuckle (8).

Tighten the nut to 240 Nm (177 lb ft).

5. Lower the vehicle.