Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Suzuki XL7. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE .
Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to REMOVAL PROCEDURE .
Remove the park brake cable bolt from the trailing arm and from the frame. Refer to REMOVAL PROCEDURE .
Remove the trailing arm bracket to body bolts. Refer to TRAILING ARM BRACKET REPLACEMENT .

Fig 1: Identifying Trailing Arm Bracket To Body Bolts
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Remove the trailing arm bushing to bracket nut and bolt.

Fig 2: Identifying Trailing Arm To Knuckle Bolts
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Remove the trailing arm to knuckle bolts 1.
Remove the trailing arm.