Rear Axle Replacement: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Montana, 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette, and 2003 Chevrolet Venture. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install the brake pipes and the brake hoses to the rear axle.
- Position the rear axle under the vehicle.
- Install the control arm bolts.NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .NOTE: This is a prevailing torque type fastener. This fastener may be reused ONLY if:
- The fastener and its counterpart are clean and free from rust
- The fastener develops 4 N.m (37 lb in) of torque/drag against its counterpart prior to the fastener seating.
- Install the control arm nuts. Tighten the control arm nuts to 220 N.m (162 lb ft).
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE .
- Use the utility stand in order to raise the rear axle.
- Install the rear axle coil springs, the spring seats and the spring insulators. Refer to COIL SPRING REPLACEMENT .
- Install the backing plate. Refer to The following:
- For 2003 models, see DRUM BRAKE BACKING PLATE .
- Install the park brake cables to the rear axle.
- Install the intermediate brake hoses to the rear axle brake pipes.
- Bleed the brake system. Refer to the following:
- For 2003 models, see BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM .
- Install the rear tires and wheels. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
- Lower the vehicle.