Rear Support Replacement (W/FE1, FE3)

Rear Support Replacement (w/FE1, FE3)

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the tires and the wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).
3. Remove the exhaust system. Refer to Exhaust System Replacement (Service and Repair).
4. Remove the coil springs. Refer to Coil Spring Replacement (FE1 and FE3) (Coil Spring Replacement (FE1 and FE3))Coil Spring Replacement (FE7) (Coil Spring Replacement (FE7)).
5. Remove the brake calipers and support. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Replacement (J55) (Rear Brake Caliper Replacement (J55))Rear Brake Caliper Replacement (JL9) (Rear Brake Caliper Replacement (JL9)).




6. Disconnect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector from each wheel.




7. Disconnect the ABS electrical connectors from the support assembly.
8. Remove the electronic level control link (FE1) or links (FE3).
9. Support the rear suspension support assembly with a transmission jack and securely support.




10. Remove the 3 bolts per side, securing the support brackets to the body of the vehicle.




11. Remove the front 2 bolts and the rear 2 bolts securing the support assembly to the body.
12. Lower the transmission jack and remove the support assembly.
13. Transfer all necessary parts from the old support to the new support.

Installation Procedure




1. Raise the support assembly with the transmission jack in position.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

2. Install the 2 rear bolts and the 2 front bolts at the mounts.

Tighten the bolts to 191 Nm (141 lb ft).





Note: Loosen the assemble brackets to prevent spinning when securing the front support assembly bolts.

3. Install the brackets at the forward support assembly mounts.

Tighten the bolts to 86 Nm (63 lb ft).




4. Install the air tube to the electronic level control compressor.
5. Connect the electronic level control electrical connector and install the vent tube.
6. Connect the electrical connectors to the support assembly (FE3).
7. Install the electronic level control link (FE1) or links (FE3) to the control arms.
8. Install the brake calipers. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Replacement (J55) (Rear Brake Caliper Replacement (J55))Rear Brake Caliper Replacement (JL9) (Rear Brake Caliper Replacement (JL9)).
9. Install the springs. Refer to Coil Spring Replacement (FE1 and FE3) (Coil Spring Replacement (FE1 and FE3))Coil Spring Replacement (FE7) (Coil Spring Replacement (FE7)).
10. Install the exhaust system. Refer to Exhaust System Replacement (Service and Repair).
11. Install the tires and the wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).