Installation Procedure
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- If the rear suspension trailing arm or rear suspension trailing arm bracket are being replaced, transfer the relationship marks made on the old components to the new components.
Position the rear suspension trailing arm (4) into the rear suspension trailing arm bracket (3) aligning the relationship marks previously made.
- Rear Suspension Trailing Arm Bracket Bolt (2) - Install NEW
- Rear Suspension Trailing Arm Bracket Nut (1) - Install and tighten
- First Pass: 160 N.m (118 lb ft)
- Final Pass: (90 - 105 degrees)
Rear Suspension Trailing Arm and Bracket (1) - Install
Rear Suspension Trailing Arm Bracket Bolt (1) - Install NEW and tighten [4x]
- First Pass: 100 N.m (74 lb ft)
- Final Pass: (90 - 105 degrees)
Rear Suspension Trailing Arm Bolt (1) - Install NEW and tighten [2x]
- First Pass: 160 N.m (118 lb ft)
- Final Pass: (90 - 105 degrees)
Raise the rear suspension lower control arm (1) back into position and install. Lower Control Arm Replacement
- Remove the jack stand from underneath the rear suspension lower control arm.
- Install the rear tire and wheel assembly. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
- Remove the support and lower the vehicle.
CAUTION:
This vehicle is equipped with torque-to-yield or single use fasteners. Install a NEW torque-to-yield or single use fastener when installing this component. Failure to replace the torque-to-yield or single use fastener could cause damage to the vehicle or component.
CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution .