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Rear Suspension Support Replacement (GNE,FWD)

Rear Suspension Support Replacement (GNE,FWD)

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

6. Remove the rear wheel hub brackets.

7. Remove the lower control arms from the vehicle.

8. Remove the upper control arms from the vehicle.

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

12. Mark the location of the frame using spray paint for correct positioning during installation.

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


14. Remove the rear support assembly from the vehicle.

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

16. 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. Carefully lower the vehicle until contacts the frame assembly and is correctly positioned within the spray painted areas.

4. Refer to Fastener Caution .

Install 4 NEW rear support to body bolts (1) and tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb ft) + 180 degrees + 15 degrees .


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

6. Install NEW reinforcements arm bolts (1) to body and tighten to 150 Nm (111 lb ft) + 30 degrees + 15 degrees .


7. Install the upper control arms.

8. Install the lower control arms.

9. Install the rear wheel hub brackets.

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

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

12. 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) .

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

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