Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.

Trailing Arm: Service and Repair

PROCEDURE
1. Raise the vehicle and position the jack stands.
2. Remove the wheel and tire.
3. Remove the ABS wheel sensor from the knuckle.





CAUTION: The brake hose does not need to be disconnected from brake caliper, Be careful not to depress brake pedal, otherwise, piston will pop out.

4. Remove the rear brake assembly from the knuckle and suitably support it.
5. Remove the knuckle from the strut assembly.





6. Remove the rear suspension arm and trailing arm mounting bolts from the rear axle carrier.





7. Remove the rear suspension arm and trailing arm mounting bolts from the rear axle carrier.





8. Remove the trailing arm and suspension arm from the vehicle.
9. After inspecting, install the arm in the reverse order of removal.