Trailing Arm: Removal

Remove the rear wheel and tire.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the rear wheel and tire.
Disconnect the parking brake cable (A) with the rear brake assembly.

Fig 1: Identifying Parking Brake Cable
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Remove the wheel speed sensor and parking brake cable bracket bolts (A, B).

Fig 2: Identifying Wheel Speed Sensor And Parking Brake Cable Bracket Bolts
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Disconnect the rear stabilizer link (B) with the trailing arm by loosening the nut (A).

Fig 3: Identifying Rear Stabilizer Link With Trailing Arm Nut
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Disconnect the trailing arm (B) with the carrier assembly by loosening the mounting bolts (A).

Fig 4: Identifying Trailing Arm With Carrier Assembly Mounting Bolts
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Remove the rear trailing arm (A) by loosening the mounting bolt (B).

Fig 5: Identifying Rear Trailing Arm Mounting Bolt
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