Removal Procedure
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Remove the tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
- Remove the exhaust muffler. Refer to EXHAUST MUFFLER REPLACEMENT (SINGLE) or EXHAUST MUFFLER REPLACEMENT (DUAL) .
- Remove the park brake cables from the support. Refer to Parking Brake Rear Cable Replacement .
- Remove the shock absorber lower fastener. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement (GNE) .
- Remove the rear wheel hub brackets. Refer to Rear Wheel Hub Bracket Replacement .
- Remove the lower control arms from the vehicle. Refer to Rear Axle Lower Control Arm Replacement (GNE) .
- Remove the upper control arms from the vehicle. Refer to Upper Control Arm Replacement (GNE) .
- Remove reinforcement arm bolts (1) to body.
- Remove the outer fastener adjustment links. Refer to Adjust Link Replacement (GNE) .
- Remove the rear wheel drive shafts. Refer to Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement .
- Remove the differential carrier assembly. Refer to Differential Carrier Assembly Replacement .
- Position a transmission jack under the rear support and firmly secure the support to the jack with straps.
- Mark the location of the frame using spray paint for correct positioning during installation.
- Remove the 4 rear support to body bolts (1).
- Remove the rear support assembly from the vehicle.
- Remove the inner fastener from adjustments links. Refer to Adjust Link Replacement (GNE) .
- With the aid of an assistant, remove the rear support from the transmission jack and place it on the floor.