On 2012 Prius v Right Rear Trailing Arm Bushing?

Discussion in 'Prius v Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by Bob James, Sep 21, 2025 at 7:56 AM.

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    My 2012 Prius v squeaking very bad in the right rear. This car has over 150,000 miles. I asked a mechanic. He said it was probably the bushing. I bought the part and I have a bushing press. I'm just wondering if I need to disconnect the brake lines and E brake to drop the arm down? I can't find any tutorials or diagrams. If you know of any please send me a link. Or what do I have to disconnect? Or can you leave it all connected and drop it without disconnecting brake lines? Thanks!
     
    #1 Bob James, Sep 21, 2025 at 7:56 AM
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    Looks like the full rear axle needs to be dropped, but that could be Toyota overkill. See attached.

     
    #2 Mendel Leisk, Sep 22, 2025 at 8:44 AM
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    Thank you. This is very helpful. Much appreciated! :)
     
    #3 Bob James, Sep 22, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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