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Trailing Arm Replacement: Installation

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NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  1. Install the trailing arm to the knuckle. Tighten the bolts to 135 N.m (100 lb ft). See Figure.
  2. Position the trailing arm bracket to the trailing arm.
  3. Loosely install the trailing arm bushing to bracket nut and bolt. See Figure.
  4. Push upward on the trailing arm and loosely install the front bolt.
  5. Use a drift to align the remaining bolts. Tighten the trailing arm bracket to body bolts to 110 N.m (81 lb ft).
    NOTE: There are two different trailing arms and trailing arm bolts used on this vehicle. You must identify which is on the vehicle and use the corresponding torque value.
  6. Tighten the trailing arm bushing to bracket nut and bolt.
    1. If the bolt is a M12 bolt, tighten the bolt to 110 N.m (81 lb ft).
    2. If the bolt is a M14 bolt, tighten the bolt to 160 N.m (107 lb ft).
  7. Install the park brake cable clip. Tighten the bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
  8. Lower the vehicle.
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