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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO, 6.6 6REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1433 (REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSTRAILING ARM REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE

2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6

Removal Procedure

2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6SECTION Removal Procedure

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Fig 1: View of Trailing Arm Assembly

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Remove the rear trailing arm mounting nut (2) and bolt (1) from the knuckle.
Support the front of the rear suspension support.

IMPORTANT: Lower the rear suspension support enough to gain access to the front trailing arm mounting bole and nut.

Remove the front mounting bolts for the rear suspension support. Refer to Rear Frame Replacement .

Fig 2: View of Trailing Arm Mounting

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Remove the front mounting nut (2) and bolt (1) for the trailing arm.

Fig 3: View of Rear Trailing Arm

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Remove the rear trailing arm (1) in the following manner:
1. Lower the trailing arm from the knuckle.
2. Move the trailing arm toward the rear of the vehicle.
3. Remove the trailing arm from the mounting bracket.

RENDER: 1.0x

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.