Trailing Arm

Repair Procedures

Removal

1. 1

   Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.

2. 2

   Remove the rear wheel and tire.

   (Refer to Tires/Wheels — "Wheel")

3. 3

   Remove the lower cover (A).

   

4. 4

   Loosen the nut (A) and remove the trailing arm (B) from the rear axle.

   Tightening torque: 98.1 - 118 N·m

   

5. 5

   Loosen the clip (A) and the bracket mounting bolt (B) and disconnect the rear wheel speed sensor wire (C) from the trailing arm.

   Tightening torque: 8.8–13.7 N·m

   

6. 6

   Loosen the mounting bolt (A) and remove the trailing arm (B).

   Tightening torque: 117.7–137 N·m

   

Inspection

1. 1

   Inspect the bushing for wear and damage.

2. 2

   Inspect the trailing arm for deformation.

3. 3

   Check that all bolts and nuts are present.

Installation

1. 1

   Install in the reverse order of removal.

2. 2

   Check the alignment.

   (See Suspension System - Alignment)