Axle Beam: Service and Repair

Support Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the rear tire and wheel assemblies.
3. Remove the muffler.
4. Remove the knuckles.
5. Disconnect the ABS wiring harness from the clips on the support assembly and upper control arms.
6. Position a suitable jack stand under the support assembly.





Important: When replacing complete module assembly, mark fastener location of axle bracket (LH/RH) to body rail.

7. Remove the support assembly to body bolts.

Important: Mark location of support assembly to body rails with a dab of paint.

8. With the aid of an assistant, remove the support assembly from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

Important: If a transfer of components is necessary, it is recommended that the fasteners be loosely installed, then all the suspension component fasteners be torqued after the support is in the vehicle and all the suspension components installed.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

1. If a new rear support is being installed, a transfer of components is necessary.

* Upper Control Arms

Tighten the upper control arm to rear support nut and bolt to 60 N.m (44 lb ft) plus 60 degrees rotation.

* Lower Control Arms

Tighten the lower control arm to rear support nut and bolt to 110 N.m (81 lb ft).

* Stabilizer bar and insulators

Tighten the stabilizer shaft insulator bolts to 35 N.m (26 lb ft).

* Toe link to support bolt and nut.

Tighten toe link to support bolt and nut to 110 N.m (81 lb ft).

Important: Position the support assembly to the body rails by location of paint marks during removal.

2. With the aid of an assistant, raise and position the support assembly to the vehicle.




3. Install the support assembly to body bolts.

Tighten the bolts to 100 N.m (74 lb ft) plus 30 degrees.

4. Remove the jack stand from under the vehicle.
5. Route the ABS wiring harness connect it to the clips on the support assembly and upper control arms.
6. Install the knuckles.
7. Install the muffler.
8. Install the rear tire and wheel assemblies.
9. Lower the vehicle.
10. Adjust the rear alignment.