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Installation Procedure

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  1. Clean the suspension crossmember mount opening.
  2. Apply a thin coat of rubber lubricant GM P/N 1051717 (Canadian P/N 5728223), or equivalent to the inside of the suspension crossmember mount opening.
  3. Apply a thin coat of rubber lubricant GM P/N 1051717 (Canadian P/N 5728223), or equivalent to the suspension crossmember mount.
    4. Fig 1: Frame Bushing Installer
    GM1855957Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. Install clamp J 45725  Installer onto the mount about 1/8 inch from the top of the mount.
    5. Fig 2: View Of J-45725, Mount & Suspension Crossmember
    GM1855973Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Align the split of the mount to the front of the suspension crossmember.
  6. Install J 45725  Installer to the mount and the suspension crossmember.
    7. Fig 3: Mount Is Halfway Recessed
    GM1855977Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Using J 45725  Installer install the mount until the mount is halfway recessed in the suspension crossmember.
  8. Remove only the clamp J 45725  Installer.
    9. Fig 4: Mount Fully Seated
    GM1855978Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Using J 45725  Installer continue installing the mount until the flange lip of the mount is fully seated to the bottom of the suspension crossmember.
  10. Remove J 45725  Installer from the mount and the suspension crossmember.
    11. Fig 5: Upper Mount
    GM1855969Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  11. Install the upper mount.
  12. Raise the suspension crossmember and rear drive module.
    13. Fig 6: Suspension Crossmember To Body Bolts And Rear Axle Differential To Body Bolt
    GM1855965Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

    NOTE:

    If the suspension crossmember mount bolt does not screw in smoothly, run a tap through the suspension crossmember nut in the body in order to remove foreign material. Ensure the tap does not punch through the underbody.

    Do not over tighten the body mount. Over tightening may collapse a spacer or strip a bolt.

  13. Install the suspension crossmember to body bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolts to 110 N.m (81 lb ft) plus 90 degrees.

  14. Install the rear axle differential to body bolt.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolts to 160 N.m (118 lb ft).

  15. Remove the jackstands.
    16. Fig 7: Rear Brake Caliper And Bracket Assemblies
    GM1854043Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  16. Install the rear brake caliper bracket and bolts. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement .
  17. Install the rear tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  18. Lower the vehicle.
  19. Install the spare tire.
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