Trailing Arm: Service and Repair
Trailing Arm Replacement1. Raise the rear of the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations.
2. Remove the rear wheel.
3. Remove the knuckle.
4. Place the floor jack under the trailing arm (A) to support it.
5. Remove the flange nut (B), and disconnect the stabilizer link (C) from the trailing arm.
NOTE: Except SC model: Use a new flange nut during reassembly.
6. Remove the flange bolt (D), and disconnect the damper (E) from the trailing arm.
NOTE: Use a new flange bolt during reassembly.
7. Remove the trailing arm front mounting bolts (A), and remove the trailing arm bushing guard (B) (only left side).
NOTE: Use new mounting bolts during reassembly.
8. Remove the trailing arm rear mounting bolt (A).
NOTICE: Do not loosen the special bolts (B) on the trailing arm.
NOTE: Use a new mounting bolt during reassembly.
9. Lower the jack, and remove the trailing arm.
10. Install the trailing arm in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
^ First install all the components, and lightly tighten the bolts and nuts, then place a jack under the trailing arm, and raise the suspension to load it with the vehicle's weight before fully tightening the bolts and nuts to the specified torque values.
^ Install the trailing arm bushing guard correctly on the left side.
^ Before installing the wheel, clean the mating surfaces of the brake disc/drum and the inside of the wheel.
^ Check the wheel alignment, and adjust it if necessary.