For 1990-2009 cars only
Removal Procedure
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
- Disconnect the wheel speed sensor harness connector.
- Disconnect the ESC position sensor link. Refer to Electronic Suspension Rear Position Sensor Replacement .
- Remove the brake rotor. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement .
- Separate the outer tie rod end from the suspension knuckle. Refer to Tie Rod Replacement .
- Remove the spindle nut retainer, the spindle nut and the washer. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement .
- Separate the suspension knuckle from the upper control arm. Refer to Rear Axle Upper Control Arm Replacement .
- Separate the suspension knuckle from the lower control arm ball joint stud. Refer to Rear Axle Lower Control Arm Replacement .
- Remove the suspension knuckle.
Installation Procedure
- Install the suspension knuckle to the lower control arm ball joint stud. Refer to Rear Axle Lower Control Arm Replacement .
- Install the suspension knuckle ball joint stud to the upper control arm. Refer to Rear Axle Upper Control Arm Replacement .
- Install the spindle nut, washer and retainer. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement .
- Install the outer tie rod end to the suspension knuckle. Refer to Tie Rod Replacement .
- Install the brake rotor and caliper. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement and Front Brake Rotor Replacement .
- Connect the wheel speed sensor harness connector.
- Connect the ESC position sensor link. Refer to Electronic Suspension Rear Position Sensor Replacement .
- Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
- Lower the vehicle.
- Perform a rear wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement .
