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Removal [12/2012 - ]: Procedure

  1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL 
  2. DISCONNECT NO. 3 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the bolt and disconnect the No. 3 parking brake cable from the rear trailing arm.
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  3. REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH 

    See step  2

  4. REMOVE REAR TRAILING ARM ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Loosen the nut of the rear trailing arm.
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    2. Remove the 2 bolts from the rear axle carrier.
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    3. Remove the 3 bolts and trailing arm from the vehicle.
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    4. Remove the bolt, nut and rear suspension arm bracket from the rear trailing arm.
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