Suspension: Service and Repair

REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM

REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM:

REMOVAL
1. Remove the wheel and tire.







2. Remove the stabilizer link.







3. After loosening the rear trailing arm mounting bolts, remove the trailing arm.







4. Remove the rear suspension arm mounting bolt from the rear axle carrier.
5. After supporting the center of the rear crossmember assembly with a jack, remove the rear crossmember mounting bolts to the body.
6. Remove the rear crossmember and suspension arm.



INSPECTION
1. Check the rubber parts for damage or deterioration.
2. Check the trailing arm and suspension arm for bent or deterioration.
3. Check the bolts for damage or rust.


INSTALLATION
1. Installation is the reverse of removal.
2. Tighten the components below to the specified torque as follows.

REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM:

Should be temporally tightened, and then fully tightened with the vehicle on the ground in an unladen condition.