Remove the spring.
Remove the bolts and the brake pipe and parking brake cable brackets from the rear suspension trailing arm.
Remove the rear wheel hub together with the bearing. Remove the rear brake protective cover from the trailing arm along with the brake pads and secure it to the body using soft wire.
Figure 12.24. Location of the adjusting cam that determines the relative position of the trailing arm and bracket
Use paint or a marker to mark the position of the adjusting cam that determines the relative position of the trailing arm and bracket (figure 12.24).
Remove the pivot bolt and separate the rear suspension trailing arm from the bracket.
Check the condition of the bushing for wear, delamination and hardening of the rubber. If necessary, replace the bushing at a service station.
Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal, taking into account the following.
In accordance with the previously applied marks, install the adjusting cam that determines the relative position of the longitudinal lever and the bracket.
Before tightening the trailing arm pivot bolt to the bracket, jack up the rear of the arm to position the arm in the position it should be in when the vehicle is parked on its wheels.
With the lever in this position, tighten all rear suspension mounting nuts and bolts.
Check and adjust rear wheel alignment angles if necessary.