Removing track rods and trailing arms (both sides)

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Fig 1: Identifying Track Rods & Trailing Arms

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Press the wheel bearing housing upwards so that the tie rod is horizontal.

Unhook the mechanical cable from the clip.

Remove:

the screw for the tie rod in the wheel bearing housing. Unhook the tie rod from the wheel bearing housing. Lift up the tie rod further so that the screw in the trailing arm is exposed.
the screws for the trailing arm. First press the trailing arm outwards. Move it downwards at the inner mounting. Remove the trailing arm.