Rear Suspension Support Replacement (GNE, AWD)
Rear Suspension Support Replacement (GNE, AWD) |
Removal Procedure |
1. |
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
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2. |
Remove the tires and wheels. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
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4. |
Remove the park brake cables from the support. Refer to
Parking Brake Rear Cable Replacement (J71)
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5. |
Remove the shock absorber lower fastener. Refer to
Shock Absorber Replacement (GNC)
Shock Absorber Replacement (GNE)
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6. |
Remove the rear wheel hub brackets.
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7. |
Remove the lower control arms from the vehicle.
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8. |
Remove the upper control arms from the vehicle.
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9. |
Remove reinforcement arm bolts (1) to body.
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10. |
Remove the outer fastener adjustment links. Refer to
Adjust Link Replacement (GNC)
Adjust Link Replacement (GNE)
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11. |
Remove the rear wheel drive shafts. Refer to
Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement
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12. |
Remove the differential carrier assembly. Refer to
Differential Carrier Assembly Replacement
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13. |
Position a transmission jack under the rear support and firmly secure the support to the jack with straps.
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14. |
Mark the location of the frame using spray paint for correct positioning during installation.
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15. |
Remove the 4 rear support to body bolts (1).
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16. |
Remove the rear support assembly from the vehicle.
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17. |
Remove the inner fastener from adjustments links. Refer to
Adjust Link Replacement (GNC)
Adjust Link Replacement (GNE)
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18. |
With the aid of an assistant, remove the rear support from the transmission jack and place it on the floor.
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Installation Procedure |
1. |
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)
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3. |
Carefully lower the vehicle until contacts the frame assembly and is correctly positioned within the spray painted areas.
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4. |
Refer to
Fastener Caution
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Install 4 NEW rear support to body bolts (1) and tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb ft) + 180 degrees + 15 degrees . |
5. |
Install the differential. Refer to
Differential Carrier Assembly Replacement
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6. |
Install the rear wheel drive shafts. Refer to
Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement
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7. |
Install the outer fastener adjustment links. Refer to
Adjust Link Replacement (GNC)
Adjust Link Replacement (GNE)
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8. |
Install NEW reinforcements arm bolts (1) to body and tighten to
150 Nm (111 lb ft) + 30 degrees + 15 degrees
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9. |
Install the upper control arms.
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10. |
Install the lower control arms.
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11. |
Install the rear wheel hub brackets.
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12. |
Install shock absorber lower fastener. Refer to
Shock Absorber Replacement (GNC)
Shock Absorber Replacement (GNE)
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13. |
Install the park brake cable. Refer to
Parking Brake Rear Cable Replacement (J71)
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15. |
Install the tires and wheels. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
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16. |
Check the rear alignment. Refer to
Wheel Alignment Measurement
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