Removal Procedure
- Raise the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
in General Information.
- Remove the wheels and the tires. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
in Wheels and Tires.
- Remove the exhaust system.
- Use a jack stand in order to support the forward end of the rear
suspension support assembly.
- Remove the brackets from the body at the support assembly forward
mounts.
- Remove the two bolts that secure the front of the support assembly
to the body of the vehicle.
- Lower the front end of the support assembly in order to enable
mount removal.
- Use a punch in order to
perform the following actions:
8.1. | Bend the tabs on the inboard mount (2) |
8.2. | Tap the mount (1) downward and out of the support assembly. |
Installation Procedure
- Tap the mount into the
support assembly, ensuring the following conditions upon installation:
• | The flat is outboard (2). |
• | The notch is rearward (1) |
- Use a large pair of channel
lock pliers in order to bend the tabs (2) outboard.
- Raise the support assembly to the body of the vehicle.
Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners
must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring
replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant
are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or
corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified.
These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage
the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when
installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
- Install the two
bolts that secure the front of the support assembly to the vehicle body.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 191 N·m (141 lb ft).
- Install the brackets to the body at the support assembly forward
mounts.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 86 N·m (63 lb ft).
- Install the exhaust system. Refer to Exhaust System in Engine.
- Install the wheels and the tires.
Tighten
Tighten the wheel nuts to 140 N·m (100 lb ft).
- Lower the vehicle.