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Trailing Arm: Service and Repair





Replacement

1. Remove the rear wheel & tire.

Tightening torque:
88.3 - 107.9 N.m (9.0 - 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 - 79.6 lb-ft)

CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the rear wheel & tire.

2. Disconnect the parking brake cable (A) with the rear brake assembly.




3. Loosen the parking brake cable bracket nuts (A) & trailing arm mounting nuts (B) and then remove the trailing arm with the rear axle.

Tightening torque:
44.1 - 53.9 N.m (4.5 - 5.5 kgf.m, 32.5 - 39.8 lb-ft)




4. Loosen the parking brake cable bracket bolt (A).




5. Loosen the mounting bolt and then remove the trailing arm (A) with the frame.

Tightening torque:
98.1 - 117.7 N.m (10.0 - 12.0 kgf.m, 72.3 - 86.8 lb-ft)




6. Installation is the reverse of removal.