Trailing Arm: Service and Repair

REAR TRAILING LINK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [AWD]

CAUTION:
- Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS wheel-speed sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the harness if it is pulled by mistake. Before performing the following procedures, remove the ABS wheel-speed sensor (axle side) and fix it to an appropriate place where the sensor will not be pulled by mistake while servicing the vehicle.

1. Remove the rear ABS wheel-speed sensor. Rear

2. Remove the rear lateral link. Service and Repair

3. Remove the rear coil spring. Rear Suspension - Coil Spring Removal/Installation

4. Remove the rear lower arm. Rear Suspension - Lower Arm Removal/Installation

5. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

6. Install in the reverse order of removal.

7. Inspect for rear wheel alignment, and adjust it as necessary. Rear Wheel Alignment









Caliper Component Removal Note

1. Remove the caliper component and suspend it with a cable in a location out of the way.

Rear Trailing Link Component Removal Note

1. Support the rear trailing link using a jack.






CAUTION:
- Removing the trailing link is dangerous. The trailing link could fall and cause serious injury or death. Verify that the jack securely supports the trailing link.

2. Separate the rear drive shaft (rear axle side) from the wheel hub.

3. Remove the rear trailing link.

Bracket Installation Note

1. Install the bracket so that its angle as opposed to the rear trailing link is as shown in the figure.