Rear Suspension Support Replacement (GNC)
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.
3. Remove the exhaust rear muffler.
4. Disconnect the stabilizer shaft from stabilizer shaft links.
5. Remove the park brake cables from the support.
6. Remove the lower control arms from the vehicle.
7. Remove the adjust links from the from the vehicle.
8. Remove the upper control arm inner fasteners.
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 bolts 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
1. NOTE: When transferring any suspension components, refer to each suspension component replacement procedure for the proper torque specifications.
Install the stabilizer shaft assembly on to the support.
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.
4. Refer to Fastener Caution.
Install the NEW support bolts and tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb ft).
5. Tighten the support bolts an additional 120 degrees + 15 degrees.
6. Remove the transmission jack stand.
7. Install the upper control arm inner fasteners.
8. Install the adjust links to the support.
9. Install the lower control arms.
10. Install the park brake cables to the rear support.
11. Install the rear muffler assembly.
12. Connect the stabilizer shaft links to the stabilizer shaft.
13. Install the rear tire and wheel assemblies.
14. Lower the vehicle.
15. Realign the rear suspension. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement.