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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Saturn 🢒 2002 🢒 SL1/SC1 🢒 Suspension 🢒 Rear Suspension 🢒 Trailing Arm Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 861367 Size: SH

    Caution: Ensure that the vehicle is properly supported and squarely positioned. To help avoid personal injury when a vehicle is on a hoist, provide additional support for the vehicle on the opposite end from which the components are being removed.

  1. Raise the vehicle on a hoist.
  2. Remove the trailing arm-to-knuckle fastening nut.
  3. Remove the 2 trailing arm-to-body fasteners.
  4. Slide the trailing arm from the knuckle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 861367 Size: SH
  1. Install the ailing arm into the knuckle and hand tighten the fastener nut.

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

  2. Install the trailing arm into the body and secure the trailing arm with fasteners.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the trailing arm-to-body fasteners to 120 N·m (89 lb ft).

  3. Secure the trailing arm-to-knuckle fastener.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the trailing arm-to-knuckle fasteners to 100 N·m (74 lb ft).