Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2019 Chevrolet Malibu. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
- Remove the rear tire and wheel assembly. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
- Support the rear suspension lower control arm with an appropriate jack stand.
Lower the rear suspension lower control arm (1) to provide clearance for the rear suspension trailing arm bolt. Lower Control Arm Replacement
Rear Suspension Trailing Arm Bolt (1) - Remove and DISCARD [2x]
Rear Suspension Trailing Arm Bracket Bolt (1) - Remove and DISCARD [4x]
Rear Suspension Trailing Arm and Bracket (1) - Remove
- Mark the relationship between the rear suspension trailing arm (1) and the rear suspension trailing arm bracket.
Rear Suspension Trailing Arm Bracket Nut (1) - Remove
- Rear Suspension Trailing Arm Bracket Bolt (2) - Remove and DISCARD
- Separate the rear suspension trailing arm bracket (3) from the rear suspension trailing arm (4).