Trailing Arm: Service and Repair

TRAILING ARM ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

CAUTION: *: Indicates parts which should be temporarily tightened, and then fully tightened with the vehicle on the ground in the unladen condition.

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS
[[A]] LIFTING POINT





When removing the trailing arm, move the lifting arm slightly towards the front of the vehicle so that it will not be in the way.

[[B]] LOWER ARM AND TRAILING ARM DISCONNECTION





After supporting the lower arm with a jack, separate the lower arm and trailing arm connection.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT
]]A[[ STABILIZER LINK INSTALLATION





Tighten the self-locking nut so that the amount of protrusion of the end of the stabilizer link bolt is at the standard value.
Standard value (A): 6 - 8 mm (0.24 - 0.31 inch)

INSPECTION
^ Check the bushings for wear and deterioration.
^ Check the trailing arm for bending or damage.

TRAILING ARM BUSHING REPLACEMENT

Required Special Tools:
^ MB990890: Rear Suspension Bushing Base
^ MB990947: Lower Arm Bushing Arbor
^ MB991816: Bushing Remover and Installer Base





1. Use the special tools to drive out the trailing arm bushing.





2. Set the installation direction and installation location of the trailing arm bushing.
1. Place the long projection end of the trailing arm bushing inner pipe towards the inside of the vehicle.
2. Make sure that the hollow of the trailing arm bushing is located as shown in the illustration.





3. Using the special tool, press the trailing arm bushing into the position shown.