Trailing Arm: Service and Repair

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Raise the vehicle. Support the vehicle.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.





3. Remove the nut and the bolt that attach the parking brake cable hanger (2) to the trailing arm (1).
4. Remove the parking brake cable hanger (2) from the trailing arm (1).





5. Use a floor jack (1) in order to support the rear axle housing (2).





6. Remove the following components from the trailing arm:
^ The trailing arm rear nut (2)
^ The trailing arm rear bolt (3)
^ The trailing arm rear washer
7. Remove the following components from the trailing arm:
^ The trailing arm front nut (2)
^ The trailing arm front bolt (3)
^ The trailing arm front washer
8. Remove the trailing arm (1) from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE





1. If both trailing arms were removed, inspect the rods in order to distinguish between the right rod and the left rod prior to installation.

NOTICE: Always use the correct fastener in the proper location. When you replace a fastener, use ONLY the exact part number for that application. The manufacturer will call out those fasteners that require a replacement after removal. The manufacturer will also call out the fasteners that require thread lockers or thread sealant. UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED, do not use supplemental coatings (paints, greases, or other corrosion inhibitors) on threaded fasteners or fastener joint interfaces. Generally, such coatings adversely affect the fastener torque and joint clamping force, and may damage the fastener. When you install fasteners, use the correct tightening sequence and specifications. Following these instructions can help you avoid damage to parts and systems.





2. Install the trailing arm (1) to the vehicle body and rear axle housing. Secure the trailing arm with the following components:
^ The front and rear nuts (2)
^ The front and rear bolts (3)
^ The front and rear washers

Tighten the trailing arm front and rear nuts and bolts to 90 Nm (66 ft. lbs.).





3. Remove the floor jack (1) from the rear axle housing (2).





4. Install the parking brake cable hanger (2) to the trailing arm (1).

Secure the hanger with a nut and a bolt.

Tighten the parking brake cable nut and bolt to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).

5. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
6. Lower the vehicle.