Rear Axle Trailing Arm Bushing(s) - Installation

INSTALLATION






CAUTION: Bushing must be correctly positioned in axle trailing arm to insure proper operation. If bushing orientation is off by more than 10 degrees in either direction, NVH issues can occur.

1. Position NEW bushing in axle trailing arm bore from outboard side as shown. Line up notches (1) as shown to point directly toward rear of arm.





2. Assemble special tools Receiver 10106-2 (1) and Installer 10106-1 (3) on Press C-4212F (4).
3. Place special tool assembly over bushing (2) and trailing arm (5) as shown. Use care not to rotate bushing when installing special tools. When properly installed, Press screw-drive will be toward outside of vehicle.
4. Using hand tools, slowly tighten Press (4) screw-drive, pressing bushing into trailing arm. Tighten Press screw-drive until integrated stop is met. Do not overtighten.
5. Remove tools from axle trailing arm and inspect bushing making sure it is positioned as requested in 1.
6. If the opposite side bushing needs to be installed, repeat 1 through 5 on that side of the vehicle.





7. Reposition forward ends of axle trailing arms (2) downward into mounting brackets (1).





8. Due to track bar mounting, it will be easiest to locate right side pivot thru-bolt mounting hole first. Once located, insert a screwdriver or drift punch through hole in right forward mounting bracket and bushing to temporarily hold it in place.





9. On left side of vehicle, Insert thru-bolt (3) through mounting bracket (4) and bushing. Install nut (1) on end of thru-bolt. Do not tighten at this time.
10. On right side of vehicle, remove previously installer screwdriver or drift punch and Insert thru-bolt (3) through mounting bracket (4) and bushing. Install nut (1) on end of thru-bolt. Do not tighten at this time.

11. Remove jack stands from under rear axle.




12. On each side of vehicle, install tire and wheel assembly (1) Tires and Wheels - Installation. Install and tighten wheel mounting nuts (3) to 135 Nm (100 ft. lbs.).

13. Lower vehicle.
14. Position vehicle on alignment rack/drive-on lift. Raise lift as necessary to access the rear suspension while keeping vehicle at curb (riding) height.




15. Tighten both trailing arm mounting bracket pivot thru-bolts (3) to 175 Nm (129 ft. lbs.).