Removal Procedure
- Set the parking brake in Service Mode.
- Install a scan tool.
- Turn the ignition ON with engine OFF
- Select Electronic Brake Control Module.
- Select Control Functions.
- Select Rear Brake Caliper Piston Retract.
NOTE:Do NOT apply any brake pressure during this step.
- Disconnect the battery negative cable. Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
Propeller Shaft (1) - Remove - Propeller Shaft Replacement (with LT4, MJK) , or Propeller Shaft Replacement (with LT4, MHX)
- NOTE:
Left side shown, right side similar.
Rear Suspension Upper Trailing Link - Left Side and Right Side (1) - Remove [2x] - Rear Suspension Upper Trailing Link Replacement (FE2, FE3) , or Rear Suspension Upper Trailing Link Replacement (FE4)
- NOTE:
Left side shown, right side similar.
Rear Suspension Lower Control Arm - Left Side and Right Side (1) - Remove [2x] - Rear Suspension Lower Control Arm Replacement
- NOTE:
Left side shown, right side similar.
Parking Brake Caliper - Left Side and Right Side (2) - Remove [2x] - Parking Brake Caliper Replacement (J57, J6H)
- NOTE:
Left side shown, right side similar.
Rear Brake Hose Clip Bolt - Left Side and Right Side (1) @ Rear Suspension Upper Control Arm - Remove
- NOTE:
- Left side shown, right side similar.
- Do NOT disconnect the hydraulic brake flexible hose from the caliper.
Rear Brake Caliper - Left Side and Right Side (1) - Remove [2x] - Rear Brake Caliper Replacement (JL9, J56) , or Rear Brake Caliper Replacement (J6H) , or Rear Brake Caliper Replacement (J57)
- Position the left and right rear brake calipers (1) out of the way and support with heavy mechanics wire.
Using a suitable jack stand (1), support the rear differential carrier.
Position a block of wood (1) and a suitable jack stand (2) between the frame of the vehicle and the rear suspension bracket on the left side.
- NOTE:
DO NOT raise the vehicle higher than necessary.
Using the block of wood and a suitable jack stand (1), raise the vehicle just enough to reposition the hoist pad (2) from under the vehicle.
Rear Suspension Bracket Bolt - Left Side (1) - Remove
- Rear Suspension Bracket Bolt - Left Side (4) - Remove
- Rear Suspension Cradle Front Bolt - Left Side (3) - Remove
- Rear Suspension Bracket - Front - Left Side (2) - Remove
DO NOT ATTEMPT OTHER REPAIRS WITH JACK STANDS IN PLACE.
Reinstall the left side rear suspension cradle front bolt (1).
- Position the hoist pad back onto body flange between the rear suspension bracket fastener holes, lower the vehicle onto the hoist and remove the jack stand.
- NOTE:
Left side shown, right side similar.
Position the block of wood (1) and the suitable jack stand (2) between the frame of the vehicle and the rear suspension bracket on the right side.
- NOTE:
- Left side shown, right side similar.
- DO NOT raise the vehicle higher than necessary.
Using the block of wood and a suitable jack stand (1), raise the vehicle just enough to reposition the hoist pad (2) from under the vehicle.
- NOTE:
Left side shown, right side similar.
Rear Suspension Bracket Bolt - Right Side (1) - Remove
- Rear Suspension Bracket Bolt - Right Side (4) - Remove
- Rear Suspension Cradle Front Bolt - Right Side (3) - Remove
- Rear Suspension Bracket - Front - Right Side (2) - Remove
DO NOT ATTEMPT OTHER REPAIRS WITH JACK STANDS IN PLACE.
Reinstall the right side rear suspension cradle front bolt (1).
- Position the hoist pad back onto body flange between the rear suspension bracket fastener holes, lower the vehicle onto the hoist and remove the jack stand.
Remove the jack stand (1), from the rear differential carrier.
- NOTE:
Left side shown, right side similar.
Rear Suspension Bracket Nut - Left Side and Right Side (1) - Remove [4x]
- Rear Suspension Bracket - Left Side and Right Side (2) - Remove [2x]
- NOTE:
Some components not shown for graphic clarity.
Disconnect the 2 body wiring harness electrical connectors (1) from the chassis wiring harness electrical connectors.
Remove the chassis wiring harness channel (2) from the 2 body studs.
- Remove the chassis wiring harness retainer (1) from the underbody air front deflector stud.
- Position a lift table under rear suspension cradle.
Remove the 2 rear suspension cradle front bolts (1) on the left and right side.
Rear Suspension Cradle Rear Bolt - Left Side and Right Side (1) - Remove and DISCARD [2x]
- NOTE:
Remove the cradle with the suspension links and components attached as shown.
Rear Suspension Cradle (1) - Remove
Support the brake caliper with heavy mechanic wire, or equivalent, whenever it is separated from its mount and the hydraulic flexible brake hose is still connected. Failure to support the caliper in this manner will cause the flexible brake hose to bear the weight of the caliper, which may cause damage to the brake hose and in turn may cause a brake fluid leak.