Axle Beam: Service and Repair

Support Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service Intervals) .
2. Remove the rear wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair) .
3. Remove the muffler. Refer to Muffler Replacement (Sedan SS, Maxx SS) (Service and Repair)Muffler Replacement (Sedan LS, LT, Maxx LT) (Service and Repair)Muffler Replacement (Sedan LTZ, Maxx LTZ) (Service and Repair) .
4. Remove the lower control arms. Refer to Rear Axle Lower Control Arm Replacement (Rear Axle Lower Control Arm Replacement) .

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. Refer to Toe Link Replacement (Service and Repair) .




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. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement (Base Sedan) (Stabilizer Shaft Replacement (Base Sedan))Stabilizer Shaft Replacement (Extended Sedan) (Stabilizer Shaft Replacement (Extended Sedan)) .



Installation Procedure

1. Install the stabilizer shaft. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement (Base Sedan) (Stabilizer Shaft Replacement (Base Sedan))Stabilizer Shaft Replacement (Extended Sedan) (Stabilizer Shaft Replacement (Extended Sedan)) .
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 (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. Refer to Muffler Replacement (Sedan SS, Maxx SS) (Service and Repair)Muffler Replacement (Sedan LS, LT, Maxx LT) (Service and Repair)Muffler Replacement (Sedan LTZ, Maxx LTZ) (Service and Repair) .
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. Refer to Toe Link Replacement (Service and Repair) .




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. Refer to Rear Axle Lower Control Arm Replacement (Rear Axle Lower Control Arm Replacement) .
12. Install the rear wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair) .
13. Lower the vehicle.
14. Adjust the rear alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement (Service and Repair) .