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Tahoe / Yukon Service Manual

Rear Suspension Trailing Arm Replacement

Single Use Fasteners and Components Rear Suspension Trailing Arm Bolt [2x] Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Nut Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
  2. Remove the rear tire and wheel assembly. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
Rear Suspension Trailing Arm Replacement — figure 1
Rear Suspension Trailing Arm Replacement — figure 1
  1. Chassis Rear Wiring Harness Bracket Bolt (1) » Remove [3x]
  2. Chassis Rear Wiring Harness Clip (2) » Remove [2x]
Rear Suspension Trailing Arm Replacement — figure 2
Rear Suspension Trailing Arm Replacement — figure 2
  1. Chassis Rear Wiring Harness Extension Harness (1) » Reposition
Rear Suspension Trailing Arm Replacement — figure 3
Rear Suspension Trailing Arm Replacement — figure 3
  1. { If equipped } Remove the rear suspension automatic forward lighting leveling position sensor link (1) from the electronic suspension position sensor link ball stud (2).
  2. { If equipped } Electronic Suspension Position Sensor Link Ball Stud (2) » Remove
Rear Suspension Trailing Arm Replacement — figure 4
Rear Suspension Trailing Arm Replacement — figure 4
  1. Rear Stabilizer Shaft Link Nut - Upper (2) » Remove
  2. Rear Stabilizer Shaft Link Bolt (3) » Remove
  3. Rear Suspension Trailing Arm Nut (4) » Remove [2x]
  4. Rear Suspension Trailing Arm Bolt (1) » Remove and DISCARD [2x]
Rear Suspension Trailing Arm Replacement — figure 5
Rear Suspension Trailing Arm Replacement — figure 5
  1. Remove the rocker inner panel hole plug (1).
Rear Suspension Trailing Arm Replacement — figure 6
Rear Suspension Trailing Arm Replacement — figure 6
  1. Rear Suspension Trailing Arm Bracket Bolt (1) » Remove
Rear Suspension Trailing Arm Replacement — figure 7
Rear Suspension Trailing Arm Replacement — figure 7

  1. Rear Suspension Trailing Arm (1) » Remove Installation Procedure

  2. Rear Suspension Trailing Arm (1) » Install

  1. Rear Suspension Trailing Arm Bracket Bolt (1) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications

  2. Install the rocker inner panel hole plug (1).

  3. Rear Suspension Trailing Arm Bolt (1) » Install NEW [2x]

  4. Rear Suspension Trailing Arm Nut (4) » Install and tighten using a commercially available torque extension. [2x] Fastener Specifications

  5. Rear Stabilizer Shaft Link Bolt (3) » Install

  6. Rear Stabilizer Shaft Link Nut - Upper (2) » Install

  7. Rear Stabilizer Shaft Link Bolt (3) » Tighten — Fastener Specifications

  8. { If equipped } Electronic Suspension Position Sensor Link Ball Stud (2) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications

  9. {If equipped} Install the rear suspension automatic forward lighting leveling position sensor link (1) to the electronic suspension position sensor ball stud (2).

  10. Chassis Rear Wiring Harness Extension Harness (1) » Install

  11. Chassis Rear Wiring Harness Clip (2) » Install [2x]

  12. Chassis Rear Wiring Harness Bracket Bolt (1) » Install and tighten [3x] — Fastener Specifications

  13. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation

  14. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.