Axle Beam: Service and Repair

Support Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the rear tires and wheels.
3. Remove the exhaust pipe.
4. Disconnect the brake lines from the rear suspension support.
5. Disconnect the parking brake cables and tensioner from the suspension support.
6. Remove 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 wheel spindle rod bolts from the knuckle.
8. Remove the rear suspension support mounting bolts.
9. Remove the rear suspension support.

Installation Procedure




1. Position the rear suspension support in place.
2. Install 2 locating pins in the suspension support alignment holes, one on each side of the suspension support.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Install the rear suspension support mounting bolts.

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

4. Remove the locating pins from the suspension support alignment holes.
5. Position the rear wheel spindle rod to the knuckle.
Install the retaining bolts and nuts to the knuckle.

Tighten the bolts and nuts to 150 N.m (110 lb ft).

6. Install the stabilizer shaft to the rear suspension support.
7. Connect the brake lines to the rear suspension support.
8. Install the parking brake cables and the tensioner.
9. Install the exhaust pipe.
10. Install the Tires and Wheels.
11. Lower the vehicle.
12. Adjust the rear wheel alignment. Refer to Measuring Wheel Alignment in Wheel Alignment.