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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the exhaust system. Refer to Exhaust System Replacement .
  3. Support the forward end of the rear suspension support assembly with a jack stand.
  4. Remove the brackets from the body at the support assembly forward mounts.
  5. Remove the two bolts securing the front of the support assembly to the body of the vehicle.

  6. Object Number: 105037  Size: SH
  7. Lower the front end of the support assembly enough for the forward mount (1) removal.

  8. Object Number: 105038  Size: SH
  9. Bend the tabs (1) on the inboard mount (2) and tap the mount downward and out of the support assembly.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 105038  Size: SH
  1. Tap the mount into the support assembly, ensuring that the flat is outboard (2) and the notch (1) is rearward upon installation.
  2. Bend the tabs outboard with a large pair of channel lock pliers.
  3. Raise the support assembly to the body of the vehicle.
  4. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  5. Install the two bolts securing the front of the support assembly to the vehicle body.
  6. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 181 N·m (133 lb ft).

  7. Install the brackets to the body at the support assembly forward mounts.
  8. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 86 N·m (63 lb ft).

  9. Install the exhaust system. Refer to Exhaust System Replacement .
  10. Lower the vehicle.