OEM 2000 Chevrolet Malibu Trailing Arm

2000 Chevrolet Malibu Trailing Arm Parts and Q&A

• Q: How to replace the rear lateral links and trailing arms on 2000 Chevrolet Malibu?

  A: Start the replacement of rear lateral links and trailing arms by supporting and lifting the vehicle. Disassemble the wheel from the tire to enable access for detaching the ABS wire harness from the lateral link. Push the bolt forward while removing the link to knuckle nut and bolt and washer until sufficient link removal space is achievable. Lift the vehicle wheel and disconnect its supporting link nut and bolt at the rear suspension support to remove the front link . The first step for installation requires you to connect the front link to the vehicle while strictly adhering to the fastener notice for essential torque requirements. Use the link bolt along with nut at the rear suspension support before tightening the rear link bolt to 120 Nm (89 ft. lbs.). Attach the lateral link to its knuckle bolt and washer and nut before final tightening of the link to knuckle nut at 120 Nm (89 ft. lbs.). The replacement process concludes with installing the wheel and tire while performing necessary adjustments on rear wheel alignment.