Need torque specs for rear trailing arm bolts?

DW1

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2013 CHEVROLET MALIBU
2.5L
4 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
45,000 MILES

The trailing arms on this car are quite rusty and are being replaced. To properly install the new parts I need the torque specs for the trailing arm to knuckle bolts and the trailing arm to body bolts. Thank you.

Thursday, September 15th, 2022 AT 5:28 PM

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Hi,

If you look below, I attached the torque specifications for the rear suspension. The list includes the trailing arms.

Taake a look through it and let me know if it helps.

Take care,

Joe

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Thursday, September 15th, 2022 AT 9:07 PM

DW1

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Thank you for this information. I see the trailing arm to knuckle spec, but not the torque spec for the bolts that attach the trailing to the underbody. These are #38 on the FLO (fastener location overview) diagram referenced in the list you posted. Might they be the same torque as the #41 trailing arm to knuckle bolts?

Also, are there any special precautions for stabilizing/immobilizing the rear suspension when the trailing arms are removed?

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Saturday, September 17th, 2022 AT 5:34 PM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Hi,

For some reason, they don't have that listed. What size is the bolt? Does it look like it can handle 150 ft/lbs? Considering what it's holding, I would think it would be the same torque.

Let me know.

Joe

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Saturday, September 17th, 2022 AT 10:07 PM