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Trailing Arm Replacement

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Fig 1: Trailing Arm
GM2193438Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Callout Component Name

Preliminary Procedures

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
1 Rear Suspension Trailing Arm Bolt
CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

Tighten:  100 N.m (74 lb ft)

2 Rear Suspension Trailing Arm Nut
3 Rear Suspension Trailing Arm Bolt

Tighten:  40 N.m (30 lb ft) plus 120 degrees

4 Rear Suspension Trailing Arm
Procedure: 
Check and adjust the rear wheel alignment, if needed. Refer to Rear Camber Adjustment .