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Rear Suspension Support Replacement (FWD)

Rear Suspension Support Replacement (FWD)


Special Tools

EN 49411 Angle Meter

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .


Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .

2. Remove the rear tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .

3. Remove the rear muffler assembly. Refer to Exhaust Muffler Replacement (LAU) Exhaust Muffler Replacement (LF1) .

4. Disconnect the stabilizer shaft from stabilizer shaft links. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement .

5. Remove the left park brake cable from the support. Refer to Parking Brake Rear Cable Replacement - Left Side (Front Wheel Drive) Parking Brake Rear Cable Replacement - Left Side (All Wheel Drive) .

6. Remove the right park brake cable from the support. Refer to Parking Brake Rear Cable Replacement - Right Side (FWD) Parking Brake Rear Cable Replacement - Right Side (All Wheel Drive) .

7. Remove the rear axle lower control arms from the vehicle. Refer to Rear Axle Lower Control Arm Replacement .

8. Remove the adjust links from the from the vehicle. Refer to Adjust Link Replacement .

9. Remove rear axle upper control arm inner fasteners. Refer to Rear Axle Upper Control Arm Replacement .

10. Position a transmission jack under the rear support and firmly secure the support to the jack with straps.

11. Mark the position of the support to the body with spray paint.

12. Remove the support bolts and discard them.


13. With the aid of an assistant, lower the support from the transmission jack stand.

14. Remove the stabilizer shaft from the rear support.


Installation Procedure


1.
Note

When transferring any suspension components, refer to each suspension component replacement procedure for the proper torque specifications.


Install the stabilizer shaft assembly on to the support. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement .

2. With the aid of an assistant, position the rear support onto the transmission jack and firmly secure the support to the jack with straps.

3. Refer to Fastener Caution .

Using the EN-49411 angle meter , install the NEW support bolts and tighten to: .


• First Pass: 100 Nm (74 lb ft)

• Final Pass: plus 90 degrees

4. Remove the transmission jack.

5. Install the rear axle upper control arm inner fasteners. Refer to Rear Axle Upper Control Arm Replacement .

6. Install the adjust links to the support. Refer to Adjust Link Replacement .

7. Install the rear axle lower control arms. Refer to Rear Axle Lower Control Arm Replacement .

8. Install the left park brake cable to the support. Refer to Parking Brake Rear Cable Replacement - Left Side (Front Wheel Drive) Parking Brake Rear Cable Replacement - Left Side (All Wheel Drive) .

9. Install the right park brake cable to the support. Refer to Parking Brake Rear Cable Replacement - Right Side (FWD) Parking Brake Rear Cable Replacement - Right Side (All Wheel Drive) .

10. Install the rear muffler assembly. Refer to Exhaust Muffler Replacement (LAU) Exhaust Muffler Replacement (LF1)

11. Connect the stabilizer shaft links to the stabilizer shaft. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement .

12. Install the rear tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .

13. Lower the vehicle.

14. Realign the rear suspension. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement .