Axle Beam: Service and Repair

Support Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
2. Remove the rear wheels.
3. Remove the muffler.
4. Remove the lower control arms.

Important: When replacing complete module assembly, mark fastener location of axle bracket (LH/RH) to body rail.




5. Remove the upper control arm to support assembly bolts and nuts.
6. Remove the toe links.




7. Remove the stabilizer shaft to knuckle bolts.
8. Disconnect the vehicle wiring harness from the clips on the support assembly.
9. Using a suitable jack stand, support the support assembly.




10. Remove the support assembly to body bolts.

Important: Mark location of support assembly to body rails with a dab of paint.

11. With the aid of an assistant, remove the support assembly from the vehicle.
12. Remove the stabilizer shaft.

Installation Procedure

1. Install the stabilizer shaft.
2. With the aid of an assistant, position the support assembly to the vehicle.
3. Using a suitable jack stand, support the support assembly.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

Important: Install support assembly to body rails by location of paint.

4. Install the support assembly to body bolts.

Tighten the bolts to 100 N.m (74 lb ft) plus 30 degrees.

5. Remove the jack stand.
6. Install the muffler.
7. Connect the vehicle wiring harness to the clips on the support assembly.




8. Install the stabilizer shaft to knuckle bolts.

Tighten the bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

9. Install the toe links.




10. Install the upper control arm to support assembly bolts and nuts.

Tighten the bolts and nuts to 60 N.m (44 lb ft) plus an additional 60 degrees.

11. Install the lower control arms.
12. Install the rear wheels.
13. Lower the vehicle.
14. Adjust the rear alignment. Refer to Measuring Wheel Alignment.