Transverse Arm Mount: Installation
- Install NEW transverse arm for right trailing arm and tighten to 59 ft. lbs. (80 N.m). Ensure trailing arm maintains same position relative to body and align attachment with mount in left trailing arm. Tighten to 59 ft. lbs. (80 N.m).
- Using a jack, adjust left trailing arm position. Reinstall right transverse arm with attachment in its mounting. Do not install bolts at this time. Install and align attachment for left transverse arm. Tighten bolt to 59 ft. lbs. (80 N.m). Reinstall transverse arm, with attachment in its mounting. Do not install bolts at this time.
- Install right trailing arm on guide pins. Using NEW bolts, first install and tighten bolt "C" which goes through rear axle link and bracket. Tighten bolt to 77 ft. lbs. (105 N.m), plus an additional 90 degrees. See Figure. Install and tighten 3 bracket bolts "B" to 48 ft. lbs. (65 N.m), plus an additional 60 degrees. Insert and hand-tighten transverse arm bolts "A". See Figure. Final tighten bolts "A" to 37 ft. lbs. (50 N.m), plus an additional 150 degrees after wheel alignment.
- Disconnect right shock absorber from its lower mount. Tighten right spring lower nut to 37 ft. lbs. (50 N.m). Reinstall right shock absorber to its lower mount and tighten to 59 ft. lbs. (80 N.m). Install brake line and ABS cable to trailing arm attachment clip. Install brake line bracket to trailing arm attachment lug.
- Using NEW nuts, install anti-roll bar to trailing arm. Tighten nuts to 37 ft. lbs. (50 N.m). Install protecting plate. Install wheel, ensuring contact surface of rim is clean. Loosely install wheel bolts, then tighten in crossing pattern to 81 ft. lbs. (110 N.m). Tighten shock absorber-to-body bolts to 18 ft. lbs. (25 N.m). Reinstall carpet and panels.