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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1768892  Size: SH
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
  2. Remove the tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
  3. Remove the exhaust muffler and resonator assembly. Refer to Muffler Replacement and Resonator Replacement.
  4. Remove the stabilizer shaft. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement.
  5. Remove the lower control arm from the support assembly. Refer to Rear Axle Lower Control Arm Replacement.
  6. Disconnect the upper control arm from the support assembly. Refer to Rear Axle Upper Control Arm Replacement.
  7. Disconnect the toe link from the support assembly. Refer to Toe Link Replacement

  8. Object Number: 1768898  Size: SH
  9. Remove the support to body bolts and remove the support assembly from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1768898  Size: SH
  1. Position the support assembly to the vehicle.
  2. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  3. Install the support to body bolts and tighten to 170 N·m (125 lb ft).

  4. Object Number: 1768892  Size: SH
  5. Connect the toe link to the support assembly. Refer to Toe Link Replacement.
  6. Connect the upper control arm to the support assembly. Refer to Rear Axle Upper Control Arm Replacement.
  7. Install the lower control arm to the support assembly. Refer to Rear Axle Lower Control Arm Replacement.
  8. Install the stabilizer shaft. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement.
  9. Install the exhaust muffler and resonator assembly. Refer to Muffler Replacement and Resonator Replacement.
  10. Install the tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
  11. Lower the vehicle.
  12. Check the rear alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement.