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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Removing/Installing Trailing Arm Bracket Bolt
    GM891561Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the trailing arm in the trailing arm bracket.
    2. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  2. Install a new trailing arm bracket bolt and nut.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt and nut to 90 N.m (66 lb ft).

  3. Position the trailing arm into the vehicle.
    4. Fig 2: Locating Trailing Arm-To-Body Bolts
    GM891553Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install new trailing arm to body bolts. Hand tighten only.
    5. Fig 3: Removing/Installing Upper & Lower Control Arm-To-Rear Knuckle Assembly Bolts
    GM891513Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Using new nuts and bolts connect the upper and lower control arms to the trailing arm. Hand tighten only.
  6. Tighten the trailing arm bracket to body bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 90 N.m (66 lb ft).

  7. Tighten the upper and lower control arm bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nuts and bolts to 90 N.m (66 lb ft).

    8. Fig 4: Removing/Installing Lower Shock Mounting Bolt
    GM891980Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the shock assembly to the trailing arm.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 150 N.m (110 lb ft).

    9. Fig 5: Locating Stabilizer Link-To-Trailing Arm Bolt
    GM891515Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Connect the stabilizer link to the trailing arm.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 55 N.m (41 lb ft).

  10. If equipped with drum brakes, install the rear brake backing plate.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 50 N.m (37 lb ft) plus an additional 30 to 45 degrees.

    11. Fig 6: Removing/Installing Rear Wheel Bearing & Hub Assembly
    GM898140Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Install the wheel bearing/hub assembly and brake components. Refer to Wheel Bearing/Hub Replacement - Rear .
  12. Install the brake cable support to the parking brake cable.
    13. Fig 7: Locating Brake Cable Support At Parking Brake Cable
    GM891533Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Install the parking brake cable bracket to the trailing arm.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 8 N.m (71 lb in).

    14. Fig 8: Removing/Installing Brake Pipe-To-Rear Axle Control Arm Bracket
    GM891528Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Install the brake line bracket to the trailing arm.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 8 N.m (71 lb in).

  15. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  16. Lower the vehicle.
  17. Inspect for an alignment. Refer to Measuring Wheel Alignment in Wheel Alignment.
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