33 32 021 Replacing left or right trailing arm

NOTE: Replace self-tapping screw for mounting bracket (with rubber mount) on trailing arm.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove trailing arm. See REMOVING AND INSTALLING COMPLETE LEFT OR RIGHT TRAILING ARM or REMOVING AND INSTALLING COMPLETE FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT TRAILING ARMS (ALL-WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES) .
Remove PULSE SENSOR WITH LINE .
Remove LEFT AND RIGHT OUTPUT SHAFT .

Modify wheel bearing. See REPLACING BEARING FOR REAR WHEEL (ALL-WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES) or REPLACING BEARING FOR REAR WHEEL

Modify TRAILING ARM BRACKET

Fig 1: Identifying Trailing Arm And Wheel Bearing

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After installation:

Perform wheel alignment. See CHASSIS/WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH VEHICLE LOAD UP TO DESIGN POSITION or WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH RIDE HEIGHT MEASUREMENT WITHOUT VEHICLE LOAD .