Cross-Member: Service and Repair

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the exhaust pipe. Refer to EXHAUST PIPE REPLACEMENT (DUAL EXHAUST SYSTEM) in ENGINE EXHAUST.
3. Disconnect the brake lines from the rear suspension support. Refer to HYDRAULIC BRAKES.
4. Disconnect the parking brake cables from the suspension support. Refer to PARK BRAKE CABLE REPLACEMENT (LEFT/RIGHT REAR) in PARKING BRAKES.
5. Disconnect the stabilizer shaft from the rear stabilizer shaft links.
6. Disconnect the stabilizer shaft from the rear suspension support.

Important: Support the rear suspension support with jack stands before removing the mounting bolts.

7. Remove the rear suspension support mounting bolts.
8. Disconnect the rear wheel spindle rods from the knuckle.
9. Lower the rear suspension support in order to gain access to the rear wheel spindle rod bolts.
10. Disconnect the rear wheel spindle rods from the rear suspension support.
11. Remove the rear suspension support.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Position the rear suspension support in place.

NOTICE: Always use the correct fastener in the proper location. When you replace a fastener, use ONLY the exact part number for that application. The manufacturer will call out those fasteners that require a replacement after removal. The manufacturer will also call out the fasteners that require thread lockers or thread sealant. UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED, do not use supplemental coatings (paints, greases, or other corrosion inhibitors) on threaded fasteners or fastener joint interfaces. Generally, such coatings adversely affect the fastener torque and joint clamping force, and may damage the fastener. When you install fasteners, use the correct tightening sequence and specifications. Following these instructions can help you avoid damage to parts and systems.

2. Install the rear wheel spindle rod-to-rear suspension support bolts and nuts.

Tighten
Tighten the rear wheel spindle rod-to-rear suspension support nuts to 140 Nm (103 ft. lbs.).

3. Install the rear suspension support mounting bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the rear suspension support mounting bolts to 105 Nm (77 ft. lbs.).

4. Position the rear wheel spindle rod to the knuckle. Install the retaining bolts and nuts to the knuckle.

Tighten
Tighten the spindle rod-to-knuckle retaining nut to 150 Nm (110 ft. lbs.).

5. Connect the brake lines to the rear suspension support.
6. Install the parking brake cables and the tensioner. Refer to PARK BRAKE CABLE REPLACEMENT (LEFT/RIGHT REAR) in PARKING BRAKES.
7. Install the stabilizer shaft brackets to the rear suspension support.
8. Install the stabilizer shaft bracket bolts to the rear suspension support.

Important: Insert the bracket bolts facing rearward. Do not tighten the bolts at this time.

9. Install the stabilizer shaft-to-stabilizer shaft link nuts.

Tighten
Tighten the shaft link nuts to 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs.).

10. Connect the stabilizer shaft to the rear suspension support.
11. Install the stabilizer shaft insulator bracket bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the stabilizer shaft insulator bracket bolts to 48 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).

12. Lower the vehicle.
13. Adjust the rear wheel alignment. Refer to WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS (REAR END) IN WHEEL ALIGNMENT.