Trailing Arm: Installation

Install the rear trailing arm (A) to the body by tightening the mounting bolts (B).
Tightening torque N.m (kgf.m. lb-ft):

140-160, (14.0-16.0, 101-116)

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Trailing Arm Mounting Bolts
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Connect the trailing arm (B) with the carrier assembly by tightening the mounting bolts (A).
Tightening torque N.m (kgf.m. lb-ft):

45-55, (4.5-5.5, 33-40)

Fig 2: Identifying Trailing Arm With Carrier Assembly Mounting Bolts
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Connect the rear stabilizer link (B) with the trailing arm and tighten the nut (A).
Tightening torque N.m (kgf.m. lb-ft):

45-55 (4.5-5.5, 33-40)

Fig 3: Identifying Rear Stabilizer Link With Trailing Arm Nut
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Connect the parking brake cable (A) with the rear brake assembly.

Fig 4: Identifying Parking Brake Cable With Rear Brake Assembly
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Install the wheel speed sensor and parking brake cable bracket by tightening the mounting bolts (A, B).

Fig 5: Identifying Wheel Speed Sensor And Parking Brake Cable Bracket Bolts
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Install the rear wheel and tire.
Tightening toque N.m (kgf.m, lb-ft):

90-110 (9.0-11.0, 65-80)

CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when installing the wheel and tire.