Trailing Arm: Service and Repair

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
1. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
2. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Lower Trailing Link Ball Joint, Upper Trailing Link Ball Joint Removal Note





1. Install the Special Service Tools (SSTs) to the ball joint.
2. Tighten the bolt of the SSTs.

Tightening torque:
Lower trailing link: 34 - 35 Nm (25 - 26 ft. lbs.).
Upper trailing link: 14 - 15 Nm (122 - 138 inch lbs.).

3. Tap the knuckle as shown.





CAUTION:
^ Do not tap the ball joint and the stud bolt.
^ Be careful not to make an edge on the knuckle.

Dust Boot (Lower Trailing Link, Upper Trailing Link) Removal Note





- Carefully remove the dust boot with a chisel.

Dust Boot (Lower Trailing Link) Installation Note
1. Wipe any grease off the ball stud.
2. Fill the inside of the new dust boot with grease.





3. Press the boot onto the ball joint by using the SST.
4. Wipe away any excessive grease.

Dust Boot (Upper Trailing Link) Installation Note
1. Wipe any grease off the ball stud.
2. Fill the inside of the new dust boot with grease.





3. Press the boot onto the ball joint by using the SST.
4. Wipe away any excessive grease.

INSPECTION
1. Inspect the link for damage and boot cracks. Replace it as necessary.
2. Inspect the ball joint for looseness. Replace the link as necessary.
3. Shake the ball joint stud at least 5 times.





4. Connect the SST to the stud and measure the rotation torque by using a pull scale.

Lower trailing link ball joint:
Rotation torque: 0.3 - 3.9 Nm (2.6 - 34 inch lbs.).
Pull scale reading: 3.0 - 39 N (0.7 - 8.6 lbs.).

Upper trailing link ball joint:
Rotation torque: 0.3 - 1.9 Nm (2.6 - 17 inch lbs.).
Pull scale reading: 3.0 - 19 N (0.7 - 4.3 lbs.).

5. If not within the specification, replace the upper trailing link and lower trailing link.