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Installation Procedure

  1. Loosely install the NEW rear axle bushing bolt (2) and nut (1) to the rear axle bracket (3).
    Fig 1: Rear Axle, Bolts And Nuts
    GM2191238Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE: The axle bushing bolts (1) and nut connection must be tightened with the axle at the correct trim height.
  2. Raise the axle (1) into position.
    Fig 2: Rear Axle
    GM2027755Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. Loosely install the NEW axle bracket bolts (1) to the right and left rear axle brackets.
    Fig 3: Rear Axle Bracket Bolts
    GM2191237Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. Position the axle bracket (1) and align to the marks on the underbody (2).
    Fig 4: Axle Bracket And Underbody
    GM3621253Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Install the NEW axle bracket bolts (1) and tighten a first pass to 90 N.m (66 lb ft).
    Fig 5: Rear Axle Bracket Bolts
    GM2191237Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    WARNING: Refer to Torque-to-Yield Fastener Warning .
    CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  6. Tighten the NEW axle bracket bolts a final pass to an additional 45 degrees, using the EN-45059  meter.
  7. Using the lift table, raise the axle to the proper trim height specification by measuring the vertical distance (A) between the upper and lower spring seat).
    Fig 6: Identifying Vertical Distance
    GM3252297Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Trim Height Specification 

    Dimension (A): 217 mm (8.54 in)

  8. Install the NEW axle bushing through bolt and nut (1) and tighten a first pass to 70 N.m (52 lb ft).
    Fig 7: Rear Axle, Bolts And Nuts
    GM2191238Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    WARNING: Refer to Torque-to-Yield Fastener Warning .
  9. Tighten the NEW axle bushing through bolts and nuts a final pass to an additional 120 degrees, using the EN-45059  meter.
  10. Install the rear coil springs. Refer to Rear Spring Replacement .
  11. Install the lower shock absorber bolts. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement .
  12. If equipped, loosely install the 2 equalizer beam link bolts (1).
    Fig 8: Identifying Equalizer Beam Link Bolts
    GM2191246Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  13. Remove the hydraulic lift table from the rear axle.
  14. Install the wheel bearing/hub and brake assembly.
  15. Install the NEW wheel bearing/hub mounting bolts (1) and tighten to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
    Fig 9: Wheel Bearing/Hub Mounting Bolts
    GM2027750Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  16. Install rear parking brake cable bracket bolts (1) at the rear axle and tighten to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
    Fig 10: Parking Brake Cable Bracket Bolts
    GM2027748Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  17. Install both brake hose bolts (1) attaching the hose to the rear brake caliper bracket and tighten.
    Fig 11: Identifying Brake Hose Bolts
    GM2027745Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  18. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  19. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.
  20. If equipped, install the equalizer beam link bolts (1) and tighten to 160 N.m (118 lb ft).
    Fig 12: Identifying Equalizer Beam Link Bolts
    GM2191246Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE: Tighten the bolts with vehicle standing on the ground.
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