Support Replacement

Support Replacement

Special Tools

J 45059 Angle Meter

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the rear tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).
3. Remove the muffler. Refer to Exhaust Muffler Replacement (LAT and LZ4) (Service and Repair)Exhaust Muffler Replacement (LE5 With MH8) (Service and Repair)Exhaust Muffler Replacement (LY7) (Service and Repair).
4. Remove the knuckles. Refer to Knuckle Replacement (Rear Suspension).
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.





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

7. Remove the support assembly to body bolts.

Note: 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

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

Note: 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.

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 Nm (44 lb ft). Using the J 45059 , rotate an additional 60 degrees.

* Lower Control Arms

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

* Stabilizer bar and insulators

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

* Toe link to support bolt and nut.

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

Note: 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 Nm (74 lb ft). Using the J 45059 , rotate an additional 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. Refer to Knuckle Replacement (Rear Suspension).
7. Install the muffler. Refer to Exhaust Muffler Replacement (LAT and LZ4) (Service and Repair)Exhaust Muffler Replacement (LE5 With MH8) (Service and Repair)Exhaust Muffler Replacement (LY7) (Service and Repair).
8. Install the rear tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).
9. Lower the vehicle.
10. Adjust the rear alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement (Service and Repair).