Section 08 CHASSIS
Subsection 05 (REAR SUSPENSION)
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6. Remove sway bar.
Sway Bar Inspection
Check sway bar for cracks, bending or other dam-
ages.
Replace if necessary.
Sway Bar Installation
The installation is the reverse of the removal pro-
cedure. However, pay attention to the following.
Install all retaining screws of sway bar loosely
first.
Position link arm screws with their heads towards
inside.
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Tighten sway bar retaining screws to specifica-
tion.
TIGHTENING TORQUE
Screws securing sway
bar to frame
24.5 N•m ± 3.5 N•m
(18 lbf•ft ± 3 lbf•ft)
Screws securing sway
bar to link arm
61 N•m ± 9 N•m
(45 lbf•ft ± 7 lbf•ft)
Lubricate sway bar. Refer to
PERIODIC MAINTE-
NANCE PROCEDURES
subsection.
TRAILING ARM
Trailing Arm Removal
1. Safely lift and support the vehicle off the
ground.
2. Remove wheel hub, refer to
REAR DRIVE
sub-
section.
3. Remove protective plate from trailing arm.
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NOTE:
If applicable, remove fasteners retaining
brake hose to vehicle.
4. Remove nut and washer securing trailing arm
pivot shaft.
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5. Detach trailing arm from link arm and remove
lower nut retaining shock absorber.
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