GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2004 🢒 Matiz 🢒 Suspension 🢒 Rear Suspension 🢒 Trailing Arm Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.

    2. Object Number: 1220953 Size: SH
  2. Support the rear axle with adjustable jack stands.
  3. Loosen the bracket nut (1) that secures the shock absorber to the body.
  4. Remove the bolt (2) that secures the shock absorber to the rear axle. Remove the washer, if equipped.

    5. Object Number: 1220959 Size: SH
  5. Remove the bolts (1) that secure the trailing arm to the rear axle.

    6. Object Number: 1220962 Size: SH
  6. Remove the bolt (1) that secures the trailing arm to the body bracket.
  7. Remove the trailing arm.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1220965 Size: SH
  1. Install the trailing arm.

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

  2. Install the bolt (2) that secures the trailing arm to the body bracket.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 70-90 N·m (55-66 lb ft).

  3. Install the bolts (1) that secure the trailing arm to the rear axle.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 80-90 N·m (59-66 lb ft).

  4. Install the rear shock absorber to the trailing arm.

    5. Object Number: 1220933 Size: SH
  5. Install the washer and the bolt (2) that secures the shock absorber to the rear axle.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 45-70 N·m (33-52 lb ft).

  6. Tighten the nut (1) that secures the shock absorber to the body bracket.

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 45-70 N·m (33-52 lb ft).

  7. Remove the jack stands and lower the vehicle.