Contents: Removal ⇓ Replacing the trailing arm bushing ⇓ Replacing the control arm bushing ⇓ Replacing the rear anti-roll bar ⇓ Examination ⇓
Fig. 4.51. Rear suspension trailing arm
Removal
Fig. 4.52. Parking brake cable
Disconnect the parking brake cable from the rear suspension trailing arm bracket (Fig. 4.52).
Fig. 4.53. Suspension control arm mounting bolt
Loosen the bolt securing the suspension wishbone to the rear wheel knuckle (Fig. 4.53).
Support the rear cross member by placing a jack under its center section, then remove the cross member-to-body bolts.
Remove the rear cross member together with the suspension arms.
Replacing the trailing arm bushing
Fig. 4.54. Installing a special tool on the trailing arm of the suspension
Install the special tool (09551-25000) on the longitudinal suspension arm (Fig. 4.54).
Remove the trailing arm bushing.
Fig. 4.55. Pressing a new bushing into the trailing arm of the suspension
Using a special tool (09551-25000) press the new bushing into the trailing arm (Fig. 4.55).
Fig. 4.56. Location of the bushing relative to the lever
Note: Press the bushing in place, positioning it relative to the lever as shown in Figure 4.56.
Replacing the control arm bushing
Fig. 4.57. Installing a special tool on the suspension arm
Install the special tool (09545-28100 and 09545-25000) on the control arm (Fig. 4.57).
Remove the control arm bushing.
Wet the contact surfaces of the bushing and the control arm with soapy water.
Using a special tool (09545-25000) press the new bushing into the control arm.
Replacing the rear anti-roll bar
Disconnect the stabilizer struts from the rear suspension strut.
Fig. 4.58. Removing the stabilizer mounting brackets
Remove the stabilizer mounting brackets (Fig. 4.58).
Remove the anti-roll bar.
Examination
Fig. 4.59. Checking the rotation torque of the stabilizer strut ball joint
Check the rotation torque of the stabilizer bar ball joint (Fig. 4.59).
If there are cracks or tears in the ball joint boot, replace it and add grease to the ball joint.
Rock the stabilizer bar ball joint pin several times.
Screw the self-locking nut onto the ball joint pin and then measure the pin rotation torque.
Nominal value: 3.5–4.0 Nm.
If the torque exceeds the upper limit of the rated value, replace the stabilizer bar.
If the torque is less than the lower limit of the nominal value, the ball joint is considered fit for further use as long as there is no jamming or excessive clearance in the joint.