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Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2008 🢒 CTS 🢒 General Information 🢒 General Information 🢒 Trailing Arm Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1969259 Size: SH
  1. Remove the rear trailing arm mounting bolt (1) from the knuckle.
  2. Support the front of the rear suspension support.

    3. Important: Lower the rear suspension support enough to gain access to the front trailing arm mounting bole and nut.

  3. Remove the front mounting bolts for the rear suspension support. Refer to Rear Frame Replacement.

    4. Object Number: 1969279 Size: SH
  4. Remove the front mounting nut (2) and bolt (1) for the trailing arm.

    5. Object Number: 1969296 Size: SH
  5. Remove the rear trailing arm (1) in the following manner:
    6. 5.1. Lower the trailing arm from the knuckle.
    5.2. Move the trailing arm toward the rear of the vehicle.
    5.3. Remove the trailing arm from the mounting bracket.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1969296 Size: SH
  1. Install the trailing arm in the following manner:
    2. 1.1. Position the trailing arm in the mounting bracket.
    1.2. Position trailing arm on the knuckle.
  2. Install the trailing arm bolt (1).

    3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1969279 Size: SH
  3. Install the front trailing arm nut (2).

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the front trailing arm nut (2) to 150 N·m (111 lb ft).

  4. Install the front mounting bolts for the rear suspension support. Refer to Rear Frame Replacement.

    5. Object Number: 1969259 Size: SH
  5. Install the rear trailing arm mounting bolt (1).

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the trailing arm bolt (1)  to 170 N·m (125 lb ft).

  6. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
  7. Remove the support from the vehicle.
  8. Lower the vehicle.
  9. Check the alignment of the rear suspension. Refer to Wheel Alignment Specifications.