CROSSMEMBER, Rear: Installation: Installation

Fig 1: Rear Crossmember Positioned On Jack

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Install rear crossmember (1) on jack (2) head in same position in which it was removed and secure in place.
Raise crossmember to body mounting points. As crossmember is raised, align shocks (3) with pockets in spring links. Do not install bolts at this time.

Fig 2: Crossmember & Crossmember Mounting Bolts
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Continue to raise crossmember (1) with jack until crossmember mounting bolts (2) can be installed. Install left side crossmember mounting bolts, but not the right side bolts. It is not necessary to tighten bolts at this point.

Fig 3: Marking Location Of Crossmember Mount To Body

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1 - BODY

2 - MARKER (OR CRAYON)

3 - CROSSMEMBER BUSHING FLANGE

Shift crossmember as necessary to line up mounts (3) with location marks drawn on body (1) before removal.

Fig 4: Crossmember & Crossmember Mounting Bolts
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Continue to raise crossmember (1) with jack until crossmember mounting bolts (2) can be installed. Install left side crossmember mounting bolts, but not the right side bolts. It is not necessary to tighten bolts at this point.

Fig 5: Coil Spring And Shock Assy.
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CAUTION:
To avoid damaging other components of vehicle, do not lower crossmember any further than necessary to install coil spring (2).
Slowly lower jack allowing right side of crossmember to drop. Do not lower jack at a fast rate. Lower jack just enough to allow spring (2) Installation. Do not lower jack any further than necessary.
NOTE:
Before installing coil spring, make sure isolators (1 and 5) are completely installed on ends of spring.
Install coil spring (2) with isolators into spring pocket of spring link fitting the lower isolator to the shape of the pocket, then align top of spring with body mount.

Fig 6: Shock Absorber, Upper Shock Bolts & Lower Shock Bolt/Nut
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Carefully raise jack, guiding coil spring and lower end of shock absorber (1) into mounted positions. Once shock absorber (1) lower mounting hole lines up with hole in control arm, stop jacking.
Install the lower shock bolt/nut (3). Raise the support on the lower control arm to normal ride height and tighten the bolt/nut to 235 N.m (173 ft. lbs.).

Fig 7: Crossmember & Crossmember Mounting Bolts
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Raise right side of crossmember (1) into mounted position. Install right side crossmember mounting bolts (2). Snug, but do not fully tighten bolts at this time.
Remove both front and rear crossmember mounting bolts (2) on left side of vehicle.

Fig 8: Coil Spring And Shock Assy.
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CAUTION:
To avoid damaging other components of vehicle, do not lower crossmember any further than necessary to install coil spring (2).
Slowly lower jack allowing left side of crossmember to drop. Do not lower jack at a fast rate. Lower jack just enough to allow spring (2) Installation. Do not lower jack any further than necessary.
NOTE:
Before installing coil spring, make sure isolators (1 and 5) are completely installed on ends of spring.
Install coil spring (2) with isolators into spring pocket of spring link fitting the lower isolator to the shape of the pocket, then align top of spring with body mount.

Fig 9: Shock Absorber, Upper Shock Bolts & Lower Shock Bolt/Nut
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Carefully raise jack, guiding coil spring and lower end of shock absorber (1) into mounted positions. Once shock absorber (1) lower mounting hole lines up with hole in the control arm, stop jacking.
Install the lower shock bolt/nut (3). Raise the support on the lower control arm to normal ride height and tighten the bolt/nut to 235 N.m (173 ft. lbs.).

Fig 10: Crossmember & Crossmember Mounting Bolts
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Raise left side of crossmember (1) into mounted position. Install left side crossmember mounting bolts (2 and 3). Snug, but do not fully tighten bolts at this time.
Once mounts are lined up with location marks, on both sides of vehicle, tighten all four crossmember mounting bolts (2) to 180 N.m (133 ft. lbs.)

Fig 11: Wheel Speed Sensor Wiring Connector, Wiring Harness Connector & Cradle
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Route the wheel speed sensor and connect the wheel speed sensor wiring connector (1) to the wiring harness connector (2).
Attach the wheel speed sensor (1) wiring routing clip (not shown) to the top of the cradle (3).

Fig 12: Cable Retaining Bracket, Cable Housing & Equalizer
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Connect the brake cable end to the equalizer (3).

Fig 13: Guide Pins, Brake Caliper & Caliper Adapter
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NOTE:
Front rotor shown in illustration, rear rotor similar.

NOTE:
Caliper slide pins should be free from debris.
Position the brake caliper/pads and tighten the brake caliper slide bolts (guide pins) (1) to 55 N.m (41 ft. lbs.).
Install the caliper slide bolt dust shields.

Fig 14: Brake Caliper Tension Clip
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Install the brake caliper tension clip (1).
Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to WHEELS, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
Install the rear drive shaft. Refer to SHAFT, DRIVE, REAR, INSTALLATION .
Pump brake pedal several times to ensure vehicle has a firm brake pedal before moving vehicle.
Perform wheel alignment, paying special attention to thrust angle. If rear crossmember needs to be shifted to align thrust angle. Refer to WHEEL ALIGNMENT, STANDARD PROCEDURE .