Pilot V6-3.5L (2004)
Trailing Arm: Service and Repair
Removal/Installation
1. Raise the rear of the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported. Remove the rear wheels.
2. Remove the brake disc/drum.
3. Remove the parking brake cable (A) from the trailing arm (B).
4. Remove the brake hose bracket (C) from the trailing arm.
5. Place a floor jack at the connecting point of lower arm B and the knuckle.
6. Remove the flange bolts (A) and trailing arm mounting bolts (B) from the trailing arm, then remove the trailing arm.
7. Install the trailing arm in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
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Place a jack under the lower arm, and raise the suspension to load it with the vehicle's weight.
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Tighten all mounting hardware to the specified torque values. Check the brake hose and line joint for leaks, and tighten if necessary.
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Check the brake hose for interference and twisting.
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Before installing the wheel, clean the mating surfaces of the brake disc/drum and the inside of the wheel.
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Check the rear wheel alignment, and adjust it if necessary.