Civic L4-1.3L Hybrid (2008)
Trailing Arm: Service and Repair
Trailing Arm Removal/Installation
1. Raise the rear of the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations.
2. Remove the rear wheel.
3. Remove the rear floor under cover.
4. Remove the parking brake cable mounting bolt (A) from the trailing arm (B).
5. Position a floor jack at the connecting point of the trailing arm (A) and the knuckle (B).
6. Remove the knuckle with the hub bearing unit.
7. Disconnect the stabilizer link from the trailing arm.
8. Remove the spring.
9. Remove the trailing arm rear mounting bolt (A).
NOTE: Use the new mounting bolt during reassembly.