Rear Subframe: Service and Repair

Rear Suspension Support Replacement (GNC)


Removal Procedure

1.Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .

2.Remove the rear tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .

3.Remove the rear muffler assembly. Refer to Exhaust Muffler Replacement .

4.Disconnect the stabilizer shaft from stabilizer shaft links. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement .

5.Remove the park brake cables from the support. Refer to Parking Brake Rear Cable Replacement .

6.Remove the lower control arms from the vehicle. Refer to Rear Axle Lower Control Arm Replacement .

7.Remove the adjust links from the from the vehicle. Refer to Adjust Link Replacement .

8.Remove the upper control arm inner fasteners. Refer to Rear Axle Upper Control Arm Replacement .

9.Position a transmission jack under the rear support and firmly secure the support to the jack with straps.

10.Mark the location of the frame using spray paint for correct positioning during installation.





11.Remove the support fastener and discard them.

12.With the aid of an assistant, lower the support from the transmission jack stand.

13.Remove the stabilizer shaft from the rear support.

Installation Procedure

Note:When transferring any suspension components, refer to each suspension component replacement procedure for the proper torque specifications.

1.Install the stabilizer shaft assembly on to the support. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement .

2.With the aid of an assistant, position the rear support onto the transmission jack and firmly secure the support to the jack with straps.

3.Carefully lower the vehicle until contacts the frame assembly and is correctly positioned within the spray painted areas.

Caution:Refer to Fastener Caution .





4.Install the NEW support fastener and tighten to90 N �m (66 lb ft).

5.Tighten the support fastener an additional120 degrees.

6.Remove the transmission jack stand.

7.Install the upper control arm inner fasteners. Refer to Rear Axle Upper Control Arm Replacement .

8.Install the adjust links to the support. Refer to Adjust Link Replacement .

9.Install the lower control arms. Refer to Rear Axle Lower Control Arm Replacement .

10.Install the park brake cables to the rear support. Refer to Parking Brake Rear Cable Replacement .

11.Install the rear muffler assembly. Refer to Exhaust Muffler Replacement

12.Connect the stabilizer shaft links to the stabilizer shaft. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement .

13.Install the rear tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .

14.Lower the vehicle.

15.Realign the rear suspension. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement .