Rear Suspension

Rear Lower Arm
This is a "Trustmark Authoring Standards (TAS) Repair Procedure"
- TAS style procedures can be identified by steps that have no accompanying step text and the magenta color of the electrical connectors and fasteners such as nuts, bolts, clamps or clips.
- TAS removal and installation procedures use a sequence of color illustrations to indicate the order to be followed when removing/disassembling or installing/assembling a component.
- Many of the TAS procedures will have the installation information within the removal steps.
- The TAS color illustrations use a variety of symbols to indicate important details of the procedures. It is important to understand these symbols in order to properly used the TAS procedures.
Refer to How to Use TAS Procedures and TAS Symbol Glossary at Vehicle | Description and Operation for additional information on these TAS procedures.
For additional information, refer to How to Use TAS Procedures How to Use TAS Procedures

Removal

CAUTION: LH illustration shown, RH is similar.

NOTE:
Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential information is always correct.

WARNING: Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.
1 Raise and support the vehicle.
For additional information, refer to Wheel and Tire Service and Repair





CAUTION: Discard the nut.









CAUTION: Note the fitted position of the special washer.













CAUTION: Make sure that the driveshaft is supported with suitable retaining straps.

CAUTION: Do not use a hammer to detach the halfshaft from the hub assembly, failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the halfshaft.

Special Service Tool




Remover, Halfshaft, 205-857









NOTE:
Do not disassemble further if the component is removed for access only.

Installation






NOTE:
This step is only required if previously removed.





CAUTION: Only tighten the nut and bolt finger-tight at this stage.









CAUTION: Only tighten the nuts and bolts finger tight at this stage.





CAUTION: Only tighten the nut and bolt finger-tight at this stage.

CAUTION: Nuts and bolts must be tightened with the weight of the vehicle on the suspension.
1 Support weight of vehicle on a jack at the rear hub.









CAUTION: Note the fitted position of the special washer.





Torque to: 175 Nm





Torque to: 175 Nm





Torque to: 270 Nm
For additional information, refer to Wheel and Tire Service and Repair
2 Check and if necessary, adjust the rear wheel alignment