CROSSMEMBER Tube: Installation
- Apply rubber lubricant to lower mount bushings. Install crossmember tube with lower retaining bolts. Remove upper mounts from body and install on torque struts, but DO NOT tighten bolts.
- Install control arms with pivot bolts. Disconnect shock absorber from control arm. Install control arm to spring plate, But DO NOT tighten bolts. Reinstall shock absorber to control arm.
- Install upper retaining bolts to body approximately 2-3 threads deep. Tighten torque strut-to-mount bolts. Tighten all remaining mount bolts.
- Lower transaxle and remove support chain. Install and tighten transaxle retaining nuts. Reinstall parking brake cables and retainers. Install wheel assemblies and lower vehicle.
- Check and adjust rear axle alignment. After alignment, raise vehicle and remove rear wheel assemblies. Tighten all nuts and bolts to specification. Install stabilizer bar links.