Installation Procedure
{ If equipped } Electronic Suspension Rear Vertical Accelerometer (2) - Install
- { If equipped } Electronic Suspension Rear Vertical Accelerometer Bolt (1) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications [2x]
- Apply a thin coating of grease evenly ensuring complete coverage of the rear suspension knuckle pilot bore only. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers
Align the rear brake shield (2) to the rear suspension knuckle.
- Rear Wheel Hub (1) - Install
- Rear Wheel Drive Shaft @ Rear Wheel Hub - Install
- Prepare the 3 rear wheel hub bolts (3) for installation as follows:
- Remove any loose cured adhesive from the external threads of the components using a lint free cloth.
- Thread the cleaned components into the internal mating threads and remove to loosen trapped cured adhesive.
- Apply thread locking adhesive to the external threads of the components. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers
- Ensure there are no gaps in the thread locking adhesive once applied to the component.
- Rear Wheel Hub Bolt (3) - Install and tighten [3x] - Fastener Specifications
- Remove the rear suspension knuckle from the soft-jawed vice.
Rear Suspension Knuckle (1) - Install
Rear Suspension Lower Control Arm (2) @ Rear Suspension Knuckle - Install
- Rear Suspension Lower Control Arm Outer Bolt (3) @ Rear Suspension Knuckle - Install NEW
- Rear Suspension Lower Control Arm Outer Nut (1) @ Rear Suspension Knuckle - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
Rear Suspension Upper Control Arm (2) @ Rear Suspension Knuckle - Install
- Rear Suspension Upper Control Arm Outer Bolt (3) @ Rear Suspension Knuckle - Install NEW
- Rear Suspension Upper Control Arm Outer Nut (1) @ Rear Suspension Knuckle - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
Rear Suspension Adjust Link (3) @ Rear Suspension Knuckle - Install
- Rear Suspension Adjust Link Washer (2) @ Rear Suspension Knuckle - Install
- Rear Suspension Adjust Link Bolt (1) @ Rear Suspension Knuckle - Install NEW and tighten - Fastener Specifications
Rear Suspension Lower Trailing Link (2) @ Rear Suspension Knuckle - Install
- Rear Suspension Trailing Arm Bolt (3) @ Rear Suspension Knuckle - Install NEW
- Rear Suspension Lower Trailing Link Outer Nut (1) @ Rear Suspension Knuckle - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
Rear Stabilizer Shaft Link (2) @ Rear Suspension Knuckle - Install
- Rear Stabilizer Shaft Link Bolt (1) @ Rear Suspension Knuckle - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
Rear Suspension Upper Trailing Link (2) @ Rear Suspension Knuckle - Install
- Rear Suspension Trailing Arm Bolt (3) @ Rear Suspension Knuckle - Install NEW
- Rear Suspension Trailing Arm Nut (1) @ Rear Suspension Knuckle - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
Rear Suspension Lower Control Arm Cover (2) - Install
- Install the 4 rear spring pins (1).
Rear Wheel Speed Sensor (2) @ Rear Suspension Knuckle - Install
- Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Bolt (1) @ Rear Suspension Knuckle - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
- Using the CH-42450-A Wheel Hub Resurfacing Kit, thoroughly clean any rust or corrosion from the mating surface of the hub/axle flange.
- Using the CH-41013 Rotor Resurfacing Kit, thoroughly clean any rust or corrosion from the mating surface and mounting surface of the brake rotor.
- Inspect the mating surfaces of the hub/axle flange and the rotor to ensure there are no foreign particles or debris remaining.
Rear Brake Rotor (1) - Install
Rear Brake Rotor Bolt (1) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
Install the rear brake caliper and bracket (2).
- Prepare the 2 rear caliper bracket bolts (1) for installation as follows:
- Remove any loose cured adhesive from the external threads of the components using a lint free cloth.
- Thread the cleaned components into the internal mating threads and remove to loosen trapped cured adhesive.
- Apply thread locking adhesive to the external threads of the components. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers
- Ensure there are no gaps in the thread locking adhesive once applied to the component.
- Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Bolt (1) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
- Have an assistant apply the brakes.
Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Nut (1) - Install NEW and tighten - Fastener Specifications
- Install the rear tire and wheel assembly. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
- Remove the support and lower the vehicle.
- Connect the battery negative cable. Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
- Calibrate the park brake. Park Brake Calibration
This vehicle is equipped with torque-to-yield or single use fasteners. Install a NEW torque-to-yield or single use fastener when installing this component. Failure to replace the torque-to-yield or single use fastener could cause damage to the vehicle or component.
Refer to Fastener Caution .
Whenever the brake rotor has been separated from the hub/axle flange, any rust or contaminates should be cleaned from the hub/axle flange and the brake rotor mating surfaces. Failure to do this may result in excessive assembled lateral runout (LRO) of the brake rotor, which could lead to brake pulsation.