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Support Replacement (GNE, AWD)

Support Replacement (GNE, AWD)

Removal Procedure


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

2. Remove the tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .

3. Remove the muffler. Refer to Exhaust Muffler Replacement (LAU/A28NER) Exhaust Muffler Replacement (Spare part) Exhaust Muffler Replacement (LBY/A20DTR) Exhaust Muffler Replacement (LBS/A20DTH) Exhaust Muffler Replacement (LHU/A20NFT, LLU/A16LET) .

4. Remove the park brake cables from the support. Refer to Parking Brake Rear Cable Replacement (J71) .

5. Remove lower fastener shock absorber. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement (GNC) Shock Absorber Replacement (GNE) .

6. Remove rear wheel speed sensor. Refer to Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement .

7. Remove the lower control arms from the vehicle. Refer to Rear Axle Lower Control Arm Replacement (GNC) Rear Axle Lower Control Arm Replacement (GNE) .

8. Remove the upper control arms from the vehicle. Refer to Rear Axle Upper Control Arm Replacement (GNC) Rear Axle Upper Control Arm Replacement (GNE) .

9. Remove reinforcement arm bolts (1) to body.


10. Remove the outer fastener adjustment links. Refer to Adjust Link Replacement (GNC) Adjust Link Replacement (GNE) .

11. Remove the rear wheel drive shafts. Refer to Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement .

12. Remove the rear axle. Refer to Rear Axle Replacement (G96) Rear Axle Replacement (Without G96) .

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

14. Mark up support position to body with spray paint.

15. Remove the 4 rear support to body bolts (1).


16. Remove the rear support assembly from the vehicle.

17. Remove the inner fastener from adjustments links. Refer to Adjust Link Replacement (GNC) Adjust Link Replacement (GNE) .

18. With the aid of an assistant, remove the rear support from the transmission jack and place it on the floor.


Installation Procedure


1.
Note

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


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

2. Install the inner fastener to adjustments links. Refer to Adjust Link Replacement (GNC) Adjust Link Replacement (GNE) .

3. Position the rear support assembly to the vehicle.

4. Refer to Fastener Caution .

Install 4 NEW rear support to body bolts (1).

Tighten

90 Nm (66 lb ft) + 180 degrees + 15 degrees


5. Install the rear axle. Refer to Rear Axle Replacement (G96) Rear Axle Replacement (Without G96) .

6. Install the rear wheel drive shafts. Refer to Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement .

7. Install the outer fastener adjustment links. Refer to Adjust Link Replacement (GNC) Adjust Link Replacement (GNE) .

8. Install NEW reinforcements arm bolts (1) to body.

Tighten

150 Nm (111 lb ft) + 30 degrees + 15 degrees


9. Install upper control arms. Refer to Rear Axle Upper Control Arm Replacement (GNC) Rear Axle Upper Control Arm Replacement (GNE) .

10. Install lower control arms. Refer to Rear Axle Lower Control Arm Replacement (GNC) Rear Axle Lower Control Arm Replacement (GNE) .

11. Install the Rear wheel speed sensor. Refer to Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement .

12. Install shock absorber lower fastener. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement (GNC) Shock Absorber Replacement (GNE) .

13. Install the park brake cable. Refer to Parking Brake Rear Cable Replacement (J71) .

14. Install the exhaust muffler. Refer to Exhaust Muffler Replacement (LAU/A28NER) Exhaust Muffler Replacement (Spare part) Exhaust Muffler Replacement (LBY/A20DTR) Exhaust Muffler Replacement (LBS/A20DTH) Exhaust Muffler Replacement (LHU/A20NFT, LLU/A16LET) .

15. Install the tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .

16. Check the rear alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement .