Installation Procedure
- With the aid of an assistant, position the rear support onto the transmission jack and firmly secure the support to the jack with straps.
- Install the inner fastener to adjustments links. Refer to Adjust Link Replacement (GNE) .
- Carefully lower the vehicle until contacts the frame assembly and is correctly positioned within the spray painted areas.
- Install 4 NEW rear support to body bolts (1) and tighten to:
- First Pass: 90 N.m (66 lb ft)
- Second Pass: plus 180 degrees
- Final Pass: plus 15 degrees
- Install the differential. Refer to Differential Carrier Assembly Replacement .
- Install the rear wheel drive shafts. Refer to Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement .
- Install the outer fastener adjustment links. Refer to Adjust Link Replacement (GNE) .
- Install NEW reinforcements arm bolts (1) to body and tighten to:
- First Pass: 150 N.m (111 lb ft)
- Second Pass: plus 30 degrees
- Final Pass: plus 15 degrees
- Install the upper control arms. Refer to Upper Control Arm Replacement (GNE) .
- Install the lower control arms. Refer to Rear Axle Lower Control Arm Replacement (GNE) .
- Install the rear wheel hub brackets. Refer to Rear Wheel Hub Bracket Replacement .
- Install the shock absorber lower fastener. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement (GNE) .
- Install the park brake cable. Refer to Parking Brake Rear Cable Replacement .
- Install the exhaust muffler. Refer to EXHAUST MUFFLER REPLACEMENT (SINGLE) or EXHAUST MUFFLER REPLACEMENT (DUAL) .
- Install the tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
- Check the rear alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement .
NOTE:
When transferring any suspension components, refer to each suspension component replacement procedure for the proper torque specifications.
CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution .