Axle Beam: CROSSBRACE: Installing

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Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

Vehicles with Left Rear Level Control System Sensor -G76-

-- The tab -arrow A- for the crossbrace -1- must face the tab -arrow B- for the subframe -2-.

Fig 1: Identifying Crossbrace Tab And Subframe Tab

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Position the Left Rear Level Control System Sensor -G76- onto the crossbrace -2- so that it is seated in the tab -arrow B-.

Fig 2: Identifying Tensioning Strap Door And Crossbrace

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-- The door -1- must audibly engage with the underside -arrow A-.

Continuation for All Vehicles

-- Install the coil spring. Refer to SPRING, TORSION BEAM .