Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 GMC Acadia, 2016 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2016 Buick Enclave. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install the following suspension components to the rear suspension crossmember:
- Lower control arm-Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement .
- Adjustment link-Refer to Adjust Link Replacement .
- Upper control arm-Refer to Upper Control Arm Replacement .
- Stabilizer shaft insulator brackets-Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Replacement .
- Install the right park brake cable to the rear suspension crossmember.
- Install the right park brake cable retaining bolts to the rear suspension crossmember.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
- Install the wire harness to the rear suspension crossmember.
- Attach the wire harness retainers to the rear suspension crossmember.
- Install the jounce bumpers and springs to the rear suspension crossmember. Refer to Rear Spring, Insulator, and Jounce Bumper Replacement for proper spring installation.
- With the rear suspension crossmember mounted on a suitable stand and with the aid of an assistant, carefully lower the vehicle or raise the rear suspension crossmember into location on the vehicle.
- Install the four bolts securing the rear suspension crossmember to vehicle.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 160 N.m (118 lb ft).
- Connect the rear suspension crossmember wire harness to the vehicle body wire harness.
- Install the rear suspension crossmember wire harness retainers to the vehicle underbody.
- Install the lower bolts to the rear shock absorbers. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement
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Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
- Install both the rear brake backing plates.
- Connect the right park brake cable to the brake backing plate.
- Install the park brake cables to the park brake cable equalizer and park brake cable bracket. Refer to Parking Brake Cable Equalizer Replacement .
- Install the rear differential assembly, axles, and wheel bearings. Refer to Differential Replacement .
- Install the rear brake caliper and bracket assemblies to the rear knuckles.
- Install the rear brake caliper bracket bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
- Install the wheel drive shaft nut.
- Insert a brass drift or punch in the brake rotor so that the brass drift or punch rest against the brake caliper mounting bracket.
- Using a torque wrench and socket, tighten the new wheel drive shaft nut.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 205 N.m (151 lb ft).
- Install the muffler. Refer to Exhaust Muffler Replacement (NB5)Exhaust Muffler Replacement (NEA/NED or N10) .
- Install the rear tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
- Lower the vehicle.
CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution .
NOTE:
DO NOT re-use the wheel drive shaft nut, discard and use NEW.
NOTE:
The following step is to ensure that the wheel drive shaft assembly does not rotate while the nut is being installed.