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CROSSMEMBER Replacement: Installation

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  1. Install the tie rods to the crossmember. Refer to TIE ROD REPLACEMENT ALL WHEEL DRIVE  or TIE ROD REPLACEMENT FRONT WHEEL DRIVE  .
  2. Install the rear axle lower control arms onto the rear crossmember. Refer to REAR AXLE LOWER CONTROL ARM REPLACEMENT AWD .
  3. Install the rear axle upper control arms onto the rear crossmember. Refer to REAR AXLE UPPER CONTROL ARM REPLACEMENT AWD .
  4. Install the rear stabilizer shaft onto the rear crossmember. Refer to STABILIZER SHAFT REPLACEMENT .
  5. Raise the rear crossmember, and align the rear crossmember with the scribe marks on the frame.
  6. Install the rear crossmember mounting bolts.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  7. Tighten the mounting bolts. Tighten the rear crossmember mounting bolts to 115-145 N.m (96 lb ft).
  8. Install the ALC height sensor onto the vehicle. Refer to Figure.
  9. Install the ALC ball stud to the vehicle. Refer to Figure.
  10. Install the rear differential carrier mounting bolts (5). Refer to DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY -DISASSEMBLE . See Figure. Tighten the rear differential carrier mounting bolts to 37 N.m (50 lb ft).
  11. Attach the parking brake cable onto the rear crossmember.
  12. Connect the wheel speed sensor harness onto the rear crossmember and the lower control arm.
  13. On AWD models install the wheel drive shafts.
  14. Install the rear suspension knuckle. Refer to KNUCKLE REPLACEMENT AWD .
  15. Install the tire and the wheel.
  16. Inspect the rear camber and toe angles and adjust as necessary. Refer to SPECIFICATIONS .
  17. Lower the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE .
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