Trailing Arm: Service and Repair

TRAILING ARM

COMPONENTS:

REMOVAL
1. Loosen the wheel nuts slightly. Raise the rear of the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
2. Remove the rear wheel and tire (A) from rear hub (B).





CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the hub bolts (C) when removing the rear wheel and tire (A).

3. Remove the wheel speed sensor wire's bracket bolt (A) from the body and the connector.





4. Remove the wheel speed sensor wire's bracket bolt (A) and the parking brake wire's bracket bolt (B).





5. Remove the trailing arm (A) mounting nuts (B) from the knuckle.





6. Remove the stabilizer link (B) nut (C) from the trailing arm (A).





7. Remove the trailing arm bracket (A) mounting bolts (B) from the body.





8. Remove the connecting bolt (B) between the trailing arm (A) and the bracket.





INSPECTION
1. Check the bushing for wear and deterioration.
2. Check the trailing arm for bending or breakage.
3. Check all the bolts for damage.

INSTALLATION
1. Install the connecting bolt (B) between the trailing arm (A) and the bracket.
Tightening torque Nm (kgf-m, ft. lbs.): 160 - 180 (16 - 18, 115.7 - 130.2)





2. Install the trailing arm bracket (A) mounting bolts (B) from the body.
Tightening torque Nm (kgf-m, ft. lbs.): 80 - 110 (8 - 11, 57.9 - 79.5)





3. Install the trailing arm (A) mounting nuts (B) from the knuckle.
Tightening torque Nm (kgf-m, ft. lbs.): 80 - 100 (8 - 10, 57.9 - 72.3)





4. Install the stabilizer link (B) nut (C) to the trailing arm (A).
Tightening torque Nm (kgf-m, ft. lbs.): 50 - 65 (5.0 - 6.5, 36.2 - 47.0)





5. Remove the wheel speed sensor wire's bracket bolt (A) and the parking brake wire's bracket bolt (B).
Tightening torque Nm (kgf-m, ft. lbs.): 7 - 11 (0.7 - 1.1, 5.1 - 8.0)





6. Install the wheel speed sensor wire's bracket bolt (A) from the body and the connector.
Tightening torque Nm (kgf-m, ft. lbs.): 7 - 11 (0.7 - 1.1, 5.1 - 8.0)





7. Install the wheel and the tire (A) to the rear hub (B).
Tightening torque Nm (kgf-m, ft. lbs.): 90 - 110 (9 - 11, 65.1 - 79.5)





CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the hub bolts (C) when installing the rear wheel and tire (A).