Support Replacement (GNC)
Support Replacement (GNC) |
Special Tools
EN-49411 Angle MeterFor equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .
Removal Procedure
1. |
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
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2. |
Remove the rear tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
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3. |
Remove the rear muffler assembly. Refer to
Exhaust System Replacement (LDK/A20NHT - FWD)
Exhaust System Replacement (LAU/A28NER)
Exhaust System Replacement (LDK/A20NHT-AWD, LAU/A28NER-AWD )
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4. |
Disconnect the stabilizer shaft from stabilizer shaft links. Refer to
Stabilizer Shaft Replacement (GNC)
Stabilizer Shaft Replacement (GNE FWD)
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5. |
Remove the park brake cables from the support. Refer to
Parking Brake Rear Cable Replacement (J71)
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6. |
Remove the rear axle lower control arms from the vehicle. Refer to
Rear Axle Lower Control Arm Replacement (GNC)
Rear Axle Lower Control Arm Replacement (GNE)
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7. |
Remove the adjust links from the from the vehicle. Refer to
Adjust Link Replacement (GNC)
Adjust Link Replacement (GNE)
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8. |
Remove rear axle upper control arm inner fasteners. Refer to
Rear Axle Upper Control Arm Replacement (GNE)
Rear Axle Upper Control Arm Replacement (GNC)
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9. |
Position a transmission jack under the rear support and firmly secure the support to the jack with straps.
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10. |
Mark the position of the support to the body with spray paint.
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11. |
Remove the support bolts and discard them.
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12. |
With the aid of an assistant, lower the support from the transmission jack stand.
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13. |
Remove the stabilizer shaft from the rear support.
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Installation Procedure |
1. |
Install the stabilizer shaft assembly on to the support. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement (GNC) Stabilizer Shaft Replacement (GNE FWD) . |
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.
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3. |
Refer to
Fastener Caution
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Install the NEW support bolts and tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb ft) . |
4. |
Tighten the support bolts an additional
120 degrees + 15 degrees
using the
angle meter
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5. |
Remove the transmission jack stand.
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6. |
Install the rear axle upper control arm inner fasteners. Refer to
Rear Axle Upper Control Arm Replacement (GNE)
Rear Axle Upper Control Arm Replacement (GNC)
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7. |
Install the adjust links to the support. Refer to
Adjust Link Replacement (GNC)
Adjust Link Replacement (GNE)
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8. |
Install the rear axle lower control arms. Refer to
Rear Axle Lower Control Arm Replacement (GNC)
Rear Axle Lower Control Arm Replacement (GNE)
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9. |
Install the park brake cables to the rear support. Refer to
Parking Brake Rear Cable Replacement (J71)
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10. |
Install the rear muffler assembly. Refer to
Exhaust System Replacement (LDK/A20NHT - FWD)
Exhaust System Replacement (LAU/A28NER)
Exhaust System Replacement (LDK/A20NHT-AWD, LAU/A28NER-AWD )
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11. |
Connect the stabilizer shaft links to the stabilizer shaft. Refer to
Stabilizer Shaft Replacement (GNC)
Stabilizer Shaft Replacement (GNE FWD)
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12. |
Install the rear tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
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13. |
Lower the vehicle.
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14. |
Realign the rear suspension. Refer to
Wheel Alignment Measurement
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