Trailing Arm

TRAILING ARM - COMPONENTS

REMOVAL

1. Disconnect the parking brake cable from the rear suspension trailing arm bracket.

2. Remove the rear suspension trailing arm mounting bolts, then remove the trailing arm.

3. Remove the bolt securing the lateral control arm to the rear axle knuckle.

4. Support the rear crossmember by placing a jack under its center, then remove the bolts securing the crossmember to the body.

5. Remove the rear crossmember together with the lateral control arms.

TRAILING ARM BUSHING REPLACEMENT

1. Install the special service tool (09551-25000) onto the trailing arm.

2. Remove the trailing arm bushing.

3. Using the special service tool (09551-25000), press the new bushing into the trailing arm.

Press in the bushing, positioning it relative to the arm as shown in the illustration.

LATERAL CONTROL ARM BUSHING REPLACEMENT

1. Install the special service tools (09545-28100 and 09545-25000) onto the lateral control arm.

2. Remove the lateral control arm bushing.

3. Wet the contact surfaces of the bushing and the lateral control arm with soapy water.

4. Using the special service tool (09545-25000), press the new bushing into the lateral control arm.