CROSSMEMBER, Rear Suspension: Installation: Installation

Fig 1: Sway Bar Bushings

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1. Install the stabilizer bar and install the bushings and bolts (1).
2. Tighten the bolts to 61 N.m (45 ft. lbs.).
   Fig 2: Toe Link

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3. Position the suspension knuckle assemblies back into position onto the crossmember.
4. Install the toe link cam bolts (1) at the cradle.
5. Tighten the bolts to 35 N.m (26 ft. lbs.).
   Fig 3: Rear Upper Control Arm Mounting

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6. Install the upper link bolts (2) at the cradle.
7. Tighten the bolts to 90 N.m (70 ft. lbs.).
   Fig 4: Rear Lower Control Arm Mounting

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8. Install the lower link bolts (5 and 6) at the cradle.
9. Tighten the bolts to 90 N.m (70 ft. lbs.).
   Fig 5: Rear Stabilizer Bar Link

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10. Install the stabilizer link nuts (2).
11. Tighten the nuts to 58 N.m (43 ft. lbs.).
    Fig 6: Rear Crossmember 2

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12. Support the rear cradle assembly (1) with a suitable lifting device and position back into the vehicle.
13. Install the cradle bolts (2 and 3):
    1. Tighten the front bolt (2) first to 110 N.m (81 ft. lbs.).
    2. Tighten the rear bolt (3) next to 110 N.m (81 ft. lbs.).
    Fig 7: Rear Crossmember 1

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14. Install the trailing link (1) bushing bolts (2 and 3):
    1. Tighten the inboard bolt (3) first to 110 N.m (81 ft. lbs.).
    2. Tighten the outboard bolt (2) next to 110 N.m (81 ft. lbs.).
    Fig 8: Lower Strut Mounting

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15. Install the lower strut bolts (1).
16. Tighten the bolts to 99 N.m 73 ft. lbs.).
    Fig 9: Hub Nut And Washer

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17. If equipped, install the rear half shafts.
18. Install the nuts (3) and washers (4).
19. Tighten the nuts to 244 N.m (180 ft. lbs.).
20. Install new cotter pins (2).
    Fig 10: Rear Axle Remove And Install

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21. Install the rear drive module (1). Refer to INSTALLATION .
22. Install the wheel speed sensor back. Refer to SENSOR, WHEEL SPEED, REAR, INSTALLATION .
    Fig 11: Brake Line Mounting To Trailing Arm

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23. Position the brake lines (3) back into place, connect the clips (2) and install the bolts (1).
24. Tighten the bolts to 15 N.m (11 ft. lbs.).
    Fig 12: Brake Hose Mounting To Trailing Arm

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25. Position the brake lines (1) back into place, and install the bolts (2).
26. Tighten the bolts to 23 N.m (17 ft. lbs.).
    Fig 13: Parking Brake Cable Hair Pin

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27. Install the brake cable (2) onto the backing plate (3) and install the hair pin clip (1).
    Fig 14: Removing Cable From Lever

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28. Connect the brake cable to the park brake lever.
29. Install the park brake shoes. Refer to SHOES, PARKING BRAKE, INSTALLATION .
30. Check and adjust wheel alignment as necessary. Refer to WHEEL ALIGNMENT, STANDARD PROCEDURE .