Rear Suspension Bracket Replacement

Rear Suspension Bracket Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
2. Support the lower control arm with a jack stand.
3. Remove the suspension bracket bolts (6).

Note:

* If removing the suspension bracket, but not servicing the suspension bracket, DO NOT remove the bolt (1).
* If lowering the rear suspension cradle or if servicing the fuel filter, only remove the suspension bracket bolts (6).

4. Remove the rear suspension brace bolt (3).
5. Remove the suspension bracket (5) from the vehicle.
6. Remove the nut (4) and the bolt (1) for the rear suspension brace (2), if needed.
7. Remove the rear suspension brace (2) from the rear suspension bracket (5), if needed.

Installation Procedure




1. Position the rear suspension brace (2) in the rear suspension bracket (5), if needed.
2. Install the rear suspension brace nut (4) and the bolt (1), if needed. Hand tighten the nut (4) and the bolt (1).
3. Position the rear suspension bracket (5) on the vehicle.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

4. Install the rear suspension bracket mounting bolts (6) and tighten to 58 Nm (43 lb ft).
5. Install the rear suspension brace mounting bolt (3) and tighten to 85 Nm (63 lb ft).
6. Tighten the rear suspension brace bolt (1) and tighten to 160 Nm (118 lb ft).
7. Remove the jack stand from the lower control arm.
8. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.