Trailing Arm: Service and Repair
Rear Trailing Arm Removal and Installation
Removal
1. Vehicle Lift
1. Raise the vehicle on a lift, and make sure it is securely supported.
2. Rear Wheel
1. Remove the rear wheel.
3. Rear Knuckle - Jack Up
1. Position a floor jack at the connecting point of the trailing arm (A) and the knuckle (B).
2. Raise the floor jack until the suspension begins to compress.
4. Rear Damper Lower Side - Disconnection
1. Remove the damper mounting bolt (A).
NOTE: Install the damper mounting bolt to the same direction as removal.
5. Rear Trailing Arm Knuckle Side - Disconnection
1. Mark the cam positions of the adjusting bolt (A) with the frame.
2. Mark the cam positions of the adjusting cam plate (B) with the frame.
3. Remove the self-locking nut (C), the adjusting cam plate, and the adjusting bolt.
4. Remove the flange bolt (D).
5. Disconnect the knuckle from the trailing arm (E).
6. Stabilizer Link Trailing Arm Side - Disconnection
1. Remove the flange nut (A) while holding the respective joint pin (B) with a hex wrench (C).
2. Disconnect the stabilizer link (D) from the trailing arm.
7. Rear Trailing Arm
1. Remove the trailing arm front mounting bolts (A).
2. Remove the trailing arm rear mounting bolt (A).
3. Lower the jack, and remove the trailing arm (B).
Installation
1. Rear Trailing Arm
1. Install the trailing arm (A).
2. Loosely install the new trailing arm rear mounting bolt (B).
3. Loosely install the new trailing arm front mounting bolt (A).
2. Stabilizer Link Trailing Arm Side - Reconnection
1. Connect the stabilizer link (A) to the trailing arm.
2. Install the new flange nut (B), and tighten them to the specified torque while holding the respective joint pin (C) with a hex wrench (D).
3. Rear Trailing Arm Knuckle Side - Reconnection
1. Connect the knuckle to the trailing arm.
2. Loosely install the new flange bolt (A).
3. Loosely install the new self-locking nut (B), the adjusting cam plate (C), and the new adjusting bolt (D).
NOTE: Align the cam positions of the adjusting bolt and the adjusting cam plate with the marked positions when tightening the self-locking nut.
4. Rear Damper Lower Side - Reconnection
1. Loosely install the new damper mounting bolt (A).
NOTE: Install the damper mounting bolt to the same direction as removal.
5. Rear Suspension All Mounting - Tighten Under Vehicle's Weight
1. Raise the rear suspension with a floor jack to load the vehicle weight.
2. Tighten all mounting hardware to the specified torque.
6. Rear Wheel
1. Install the rear wheel.
NOTE: Before installing the wheel, clean the mating surfaces between the brake disc/drum and the inside of the wheel.
7. Pre-Alignment Checks
For proper inspection and adjustment of the wheel alignment, do these checks:
1. Release the parking brake to avoid an incorrect measurement.
2. Make sure the suspension is not modified.
3. Make sure the fuel tank is full, and that the spare tire, the jack, and the tools are in place on the vehicle.
4. Check the tire size and tire pressure according to tire information.
5. Set the steering column to the middle tilt position and telescopic position.
8. Camber - Inspection
Use commercially available computerized four wheel alignment equipment to measure wheel alignment (caster, camber, toe, and turning angle). Follow the equipment manufacturer's instructions.
1. Check the camber angle.
* If the measurement is within specification, measure the toe-in.
* If the measurement for the front camber is not within the specification, go to front camber adjustment.
* If the measurement for the rear camber is not within the specification, check for bent or damaged suspension components.
9. Rear Toe - Inspection
Use commercially available computerized four wheel alignment equipment to measure wheel alignment (caster, camber, toe, and turning angle). Follow the equipment manufacturer's instructions.
1. Release the parking brake to avoid an incorrect measurement.
2. Check the toe.
Rear toe-in: 2+2-1mm (0.08+0.08-0.04in)
* If adjustment is required, go to the rear toe adjustment.
* If no adjustment is required, go to front toe inspection.
10. HDS DLC - Connection
1. Connect the HDS to the data link connector (DLC) (A) located under the driver's side of the dashboard.
2. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
3. Make sure the HDS communicates with the vehicle. If it does not communicate, go to the DLC circuit troubleshooting.
11. VSA Sensor Neutral Position - Memorization
1. Park the vehicle on a flat and level surface, with the steering wheel in the straight ahead position.
2. Select VSA ADJUSTMENT, then select ALL SENSORS with the HDS, and follow the screen prompts.
NOTE: See the HDS Help menu for specific instructions.
12. Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Position - Clear
1. Select EPS ADJUSTMENT, then select EPS STEERING ANGLE SENSOR VALUE CLEAR and follow the screen prompts on the HDS.
NOTE: See the HDS Help menu for specific instructions.
13. Test Drive
1. Test-drive the vehicle.
14. Rear Stabilizer Link - Tighten
1. After 5 minutes of driving, torque the self-locking nut again to the specified torque.