Rear Suspension

REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
1. Raise vehicle and suitably support.
2. Exhaust pipe.
3. Brake lines from rear suspension support.
4. Parking brake cables from suspension support.
5. Stabilizer shaft from rear stabilizer shaft links.
6. Stabilizer shaft from rear suspension support.

Important: Support the rear suspension support with jack stands before removing the mounting bolts/screws.

7. Rear suspension support mounting bolts/screws.
8. Rear wheel spindle rods from knuckle.
9. Lower rear suspension support for access to rear wheel spindle rods bolt/screws.
10. Rear wheel spindle rods from rear suspension support.
11. Rear suspension support.

INSTALL OR CONNECT

NOTICE: Always use the correct fastener in the proper location. When you replace a fastener, use ONLY the exact part number for that application. The manufacturer will call out those fasteners that require a replacement after removal. The manufacturer will also call out the fasteners that require thread lockers or thread sealant. UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED, do not use supplemental coatings (paints, greases, or other corrosion inhibitors) on threaded fasteners or fastener joint interfaces. Generally, such coatings adversely affect the fastener torque and the joint clamping force, and may damage the fastener. When you install fasteners, use the correct tightening sequence and specifications. Following these instructions can help you avoid damage to parts and systems.

1. Position rear suspension support.
2. Rear wheel spindle rods to rear suspension support bolts/screws and nuts.
^ Tighten nuts to 140 Nm (103 lb ft).
3. Rear suspension support mounting bolts/screws.
^ Tighten bolts/Screws to 105 Nm (77 lb ft).
4. Rear wheel spindle rods bolts/screws and nuts to knuckle.
^ Tighten nuts to 150 Nm (110 lb ft).
5. Brake lines to rear suspension support.
6. Park brake cables and tensioner.
7. Stabilizer shaft brackets to support.
8. Stabilizer shaft bracket bolts to support.

Important: Insert bolts facing rearward. Do not tighten at this time.

9. Stabilizer shaft to stabilizer shaft link nuts.
^ Tighten nuts to 35 Nm (26 lb ft).
10. Stabilizer shaft to rear suspension support.
11. Stabilizer shaft insulator bracket bolt/screws.
^ Tighten bolt/screws to 48 Nm (35 lb ft).
12. Lower vehicle.
^ Adjust rear wheel alignment.