G8 V6-3.6L (2008)
Trailing Arm: Service and Repair
Trailing Arm Replacement
Trailing Arm Replacement
Removal Procedure
Caution: Refer to Safety Glasses Caution (See: Service Precautions/Technician Safety Information/Safety Glasses Warning) .
Caution: Refer to Vehicle Lifting Caution (See: Wheels and Tires/Vehicle Lifting/Service Precautions) .
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (See: Wheels and Tires/Vehicle Lifting/Service and Repair) .
2. Remove the rear wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (See: Wheels and Tires/Service and Repair) .
Important: Mark the location of the bolt and nut relative to the Y-Link for correct re-assembly.
Important: Prevailing torque nuts must be discarded after removal.
3. Remove the Y-Link to knuckle retaining bolt (1) and nut (2).
Discard the nut.
4. Remove the Y-Link to subframe retaining bolt (3) and nut (4).
Discard the nut.
5. Remove the Y-Link (5).
6. Inspect all parts for wear and damage.
Installation Procedure
