Trailing Arm: Service and Repair

Trailing Arm Bushing













Removal

NOTICE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure may result in major service expense. New parts must be installed with the same part numbers or equivalent part, if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure correct retention of these parts.

1. Remove the wheel and tire.

2. Using a suitable jackstand, support the rear axle assembly.





3. Remove the 2 parking brake cable bracket bolts.
- To Install, tighten to 24 Nm (18 lb-ft).






4. Remove the 6 axle bracket-to-frame bolts and remove the axle assembly.
- To install, tighten to 125 Nm (92 lb-ft).


5. Lower the subframe and remove the 2 trailing arm bolts.
- To install, tighten to 80 Nm (59 lb-ft) then tighten an additional 120 degrees.






6. Using the special tools, remove the trailing arm bushing.





Installation

1. Using the special tool, install the trailing arm bushing.





2. To install, reverse the removal procedure.