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Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 2004 🢒 Regal 🢒 General Information 🢒 General Information 🢒 Trailing Arm Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1210232 Size: SH
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the bolt (6) and nut (2) from the trailing arm (3) and the knuckle (8).
  3. Remove the nut (4) and bolt (7) from the trailing arm (3) and the trailing arm bracket.
  4. Remove the trailing arm (3) from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1210232 Size: SH
  1. Install the trailing arm (3) to the trailing arm bracket.

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

  2. Install the bolt (7) and nut (4) to the trailing arm (3) and the trailing arm bracket.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt and nut to 105 N·m (77 lb ft).

  3. Install the trailing arm (3) to the knuckle (8).
  4. Install the bolt (6) and nut (2) to the trailing arm (3) and the knuckle (8).

    5. Tighten

        • First Pass: Tighten the nut to 70 N·m plus 65 degrees (52 lb ft plus 65 degrees).
        • Second Pass: Tighten the nut to 200 N·m (148 lb ft).
  5. Lower the vehicle.