Link, Trailing, Rear: Removal: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Dodge Journey. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .

Fig 1: Tire & Wheel Mounting
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Remove the wheel mounting nuts (3), then the tire and wheel assembly (1).

Fig 2: Brake Hose AT Trailing Link
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Remove the screw (3) securing the brake flex hose and tube bracket (4) to the trailing link.
Remove the screw (2) securing the wheel speed sensor routing clip (1) to the trailing link.

Fig 3: Trailing Link To Knuckle
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Remove the three bolts (3) securing the knuckle (1) to the trailing link (2).

Fig 4: Identifying Trailing Link To Body Mounting
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Remove the two bolts (2) fastening the leading end of the trailing link (3) to the body (1).
Remove the trailing link.