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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Oldsmobile 🢒 2003 🢒 Aurora 🢒 Suspension 🢒 Rear Suspension 🢒 Support Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 293367 Size: SH
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  3. Remove the exhaust system. Refer to Exhaust System Replacement in Engine Exhaust.
  4. Remove the coil springs. Refer to Coil Spring Replacement .
  5. Remove the brake calipers and support. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Replacement in Disc Brakes.
  6. Disconnect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector from each wheel.

    7. Object Number: 106206 Size: SH
  7. Release the park brake cable from brake calipers.
  8. Loosen the parking brake cable (1) and then disconnect the cable at the rear suspension support assembly.

    9. Object Number: 293366 Size: SH
  9. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the support assembly.
  10. Remove the automatic level control electrical connector and vent hose.
  11. Disconnect the automatic level control link from the left and right control arm.
  12. Remove the automatic level control vent tube from the electronic level control compressor.
  13. Support the rear suspension support assembly with a transmission jack.

    14. Object Number: 105036 Size: SH
  14. Remove the support bracket retaining bolts.

    15. Object Number: 105035 Size: SH
  15. Remove the front and rear mounting bolts securing the support assembly to the body.
  16. Lower transmission jack and remove the support assembly.

Installation Procedure
  1. Raise and support the rear support into position

    2. Object Number: 105036 Size: SH
  2. Install the support brackets at the forward support assembly mounts.
  3. Install the forward mount bracket bolts. Do not tighten at this time.

    4. Object Number: 105035 Size: SH

    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.

  4. Install rear and front bolts at the mounts.

    5. Tighten

        • Tighten the front support assembly bolts to 191 N·m (141 lb ft).
        • Tighten the rear support assembly bolts 191 N·m (141 lb ft).
        • Tighten the support bracket bolts to 86 N·m (63 lb ft).

    Object Number: 293366 Size: SH
  5. Connect the automatic level control air tube to the automatic level control compressor.
  6. Connect the automatic level control electrical connector and vent tube.
  7. Connect the electrical connectors to the support assembly.
  8. Connect the automatic level control links to both control arms.

    9. Object Number: 106206 Size: SH
  9. Attach the parking brake cable at the support assembly.
  10. Install the parking brake cable (1) to the brake calipers.
  11. Install the brake calipers. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Replacement in Disc Brakes.
  12. Install the coil springs. Refer to Coil Spring Replacement .
  13. Install the exhaust system. Refer to Exhaust System Replacement in Engine Exhaust.
  14. Install the tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  15. Lower the vehicle.