GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Rear Lateral Links and Trailing Arms Replacement Rear

Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.

  3. Object Number: 175777  Size: SH
  4. Remove the link to knuckle bolt (1), nut (5) and washer (4).
  5. Push the bolt (1) forward enough in order to provide link removal clearance.

  6. Object Number: 175776  Size: SH
  7. Remove the link nut (6) at the rear suspension support (1).
  8. Remove the rear lateral link (4).

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 175776  Size: SH
  1. Install the rear lateral link (4) to the vehicle.
  2. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  3. Install the rear lateral link nut (6) and bolt (2) at the rear suspension support (1).
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the rear lateral link to suspension support bolt to 120 N·m (89 lb ft).


    Object Number: 175777  Size: SH
  5. Install the link to knuckle bolt (1), the washer (4) and the nut (5).
  6. Tighten
    Tighten the lateral link to knuckle bolt to 100 N·m (74 lb ft).

  7. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  8. Lower the vehicle.

Rear Lateral Links and Trailing Arms Replacement Front

Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.

  3. Object Number: 175777  Size: SH
  4. Remove the Antilock Brake System (ABS) wire harness from the lateral link.
  5. Remove the link to knuckle nut (5), the bolt (1), and the washer (4).
  6. Push the bolt (1) forward in order to provide removal clearance.

  7. Object Number: 175776  Size: SH
  8. Remove the link nut (8) and bolt (7) at the rear suspension support.
  9. Remove the front link.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 175776  Size: SH
  1. Install the front lateral link (3) to the vehicle.
  2. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  3. Install the front lateral link nut (8) amd bolt (7) at the rear suspension support (1).
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the rear link bolt to the suspension support 120 N·m (89 lb ft).

  5. Connect the ABS wire harness to the lateral link.

  6. Object Number: 175777  Size: SH
  7. Install the link to knuckle bolt (1), washer (4) and the nut (5).
  8. Tighten
    Tighten the link to knuckle bolt to 100 N·m (74 lb ft).

  9. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  10. Lower the vehicle.