Removal & Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Chevrolet Malibu. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Raise and support the vehicle. Remove the trailing arm-to-knuckle bolt (2), washer (3) and bushing (4). See Figure. Remove the trailing arm to body bolt. Remove the trailing arm from the body. Install the trailing arm-to-knuckle bolt, washer, and bushing. Hand tighten the bolt. Connect the trailing arm to the body and install the bolt. Tighten the trailing arm to body bolt to 65 N.m (48 lb ft) plus 120 degrees rotation. Tighten the knuckle bolt to 69 N.m (51 lb ft). Lower the vehicle.