Section 08 CHASSIS
Subsection 05 (REAR SUSPENSION)
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6. Firmly hold trailing arm then remove:
– Shock absorber lower screw
– Trailing arm pivot shaft (pull from opposite
side).
NOTE:
If only one trailing arm is removed, pull
pivot shaft just enough to clear trailing arm.
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7. Remove trailing arm from vehicle.
Trailing Arm Disassembly
Drive Shaft Bearing Removal
1. Remove circlip securing bearing into trailing
arm.
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2. Install trailing arm on a press.
3. Use an appropriate bearing remover.
4. Remove drive shaft bearing from trailing arm.
Link Arm Inner Bushing Removal
Remove both bushings and sleeve from trailing
arm.
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1. Bushings
2. Sleeve
Trailing Arm Pivot Bearing Removal
1. Remove both spacers and seals from trailing
arm pivot.
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1. Spacer
2. Seal
2. Remove bearing with an appropriate bearing re-
mover.
NOTE:
Remove one bearing at a time.
3. Remove inner spacer from trailing arm.
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1. Pivot bearings
2. Inner spacer
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