Trailing Arm: Service and Repair

Removal Procedure

Tools Required
^ J 36660-A Torque Angle Meter

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the Tires and Wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Wheels, Tires and Alignment.





3. Disconnect the ABS electrical connector to the wheel speed sensor (1).





4. Disconnect the trailing arm (1) from the knuckle.





5. Disconnect the trailing arm (1) from the trailing arm bracket.





6. Remove the trailing arm (1).

Installation Procedure





1. Connect the trailing arm (1) to the trailing arm bracket (2).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.





2. Install the bracket bolt and nut.
Tighten the bracket nut (1) to 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.).





3. Connect the trailing arm to the knuckle.
Tighten the trailing arm to knuckle nut (1) to 70 Nm (52 ft. lbs.) + 65 degrees.





4. Connect the ABS electrical connector to the wheel speed sensor (1).
5. Install the Tires and Wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Wheels, Tires and Alignment.
6. Lower the vehicle.