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Suspension System: Removal & Installation Chrysler Pacifica CS

Suspension Front 43 illustrations ~8577 words

REMOVAL

Note. Replacement of front hub and bearing assembly can normally be done without having to remove steering knuckle from vehicle. In event that hub/bearing is frozen in steering knuckle and cannot be removed by hand, it will have to be pressed out of steering knuckle. Steering knuckle will then require removal before hub and bearing can be pressed out. (Refer to SUSPENSION/FRONT/KNUCKLE - REMOVAL)

Scheme 25

Scheme 25: REMOVAL
Scheme 25: REMOVAL

Scheme 26

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Scheme 26

Scheme 27

Scheme 27
Scheme 27

Scheme 28

Scheme 28
Scheme 28

Scheme 29

Scheme 29
Scheme 29
  1. Raise and support vehicle. «(Refer to LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE/HOISTING - STANDARD PROCEDURE)»(ref-245418-S28339325062006110200000)
  2. Remove tire and wheel assembly.
  3. Remove cotter pin, nut lock and spring washer from halfshaft stub shaft. (Scheme 25) 1 - HUB NUT 2 - NUT LOCK 3 - COTTER PIN 4 - SPRING WASHER
  4. With aid of a helper applying brakes to keep front hub from turning, remove hub nut. (Scheme 25)
  5. Access and remove front brake rotor. «(Refer to BRAKES/HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL/ROTOR - REMOVAL)»(ref-245442-S27910202192006110200000)
  6. Disconnect vehicle wiring harness from wheel speed sensor connector. (Scheme 26) 1 - WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR 2 - WHEEL SPEED SENSOR CONNECTOR 3 - ROUTING CLIP 4 - PORT ON BRAKE CALIPER 5 - COPPER SEALING WASHER 6 - BRAKE HOSE BANJO FITTING 7 - BANJO BOLT
  7. Unclip wheel speed sensor connector and routing clip from frame rail outer reinforcement. (Scheme 26)
  8. Remove screw fastening wheel speed sensor routing bracket to strut assembly. (Scheme 27) 1 - STRUT ASSEMBLY 2 - SCREW 3 - WHEEL SPEED SENSOR ROUTING BRACKET
  9. Open routing clip at knuckle and remove wheel speed sensor cable. (Scheme 28) 1 - MOUNTING SCREW 2 - HUB AND BEARING 3 - ROUTING CLIP 4 - FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
  10. Push in on end of halfshaft stub shaft, pushing its splines out of hub splines.
  11. Remove four hub and bearing mounting bolts from rear of steering knuckle. (Scheme 29) 1 - KNUCKLE 2 - HUB AND BEARING MOUNTING BOLTS 3 - HALFSHAFT
  12. Remove hub and bearing with wheel speed sensor from steering knuckle.

INSTALLATION

CAUTIONHub and bearing mounting surfaces on steering knuckle and stub shaft. (Scheme 30)must be smooth and completely free of foreign material or nicks prior to installing hub and bearing assembly.

Scheme 30

Scheme 30
Scheme 30
1 - HALFSHAFT OUTER C/V JOINT
2 - STUB SHAFT
3 - THESE SURFACES MUST BE CLEAN AND FREE OF NICKS BEFORE INSTALLING BEARING ASSEMBLY
4 - STEERING KNUCKLE
  1. Install hub and bearing onto halfshaft stub shaft and into steering knuckle until squarely seated on face of steering knuckle.
  2. Install four hub and bearing mounting bolts from rear of knuckle. Progressively and equally tighten all four mounting bolts using a criss-cross pattern. Tighten mounting bolts to 65 N.m (45 ft. lbs.) torque.
  3. Place wheel speed sensor cable grommet in clip at knuckle. (Scheme 28) Close clip.
  4. Attach wheel speed sensor routing bracket to strut assembly. (Scheme 27) Tighten screw to 13 N.m (115 in. lbs.) torque.
  5. Clip wheel speed sensor connector and routing clip to frame rail outer reinforcement. (Scheme 26)
  6. Connect vehicle wiring harness to wheel speed sensor connector. (Scheme 26)
  7. Install brake rotor, then install disc brake caliper and adapter assembly. «(Refer to BRAKES/HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL/ROTOR - INSTALLATION)»(ref-245442-S25019322852006110200000)
  8. Verify that wheel speed sensor is not routed improperly allowing cable to come in contact with brake rotor or other moving parts.
  9. Install washer and hub nut on end of halfshaft stub shaft. (Scheme 25) With aid of a helper applying brakes to keep front hub from turning, tighten hub nut to 244 N.m (180 ft. lbs.) torque.
  10. Install spring washer and hub nut lock over hub nut and stub shaft. Install a NEW cotter pin securing nut lock in place and tightly wrap cotter pin prongs around nut lock.
  11. Install tire and wheel assembly «(Refer to TIRES/WHEELS - INSTALLATION)»(ref-245427-S08018737732006110200000). Tighten wheel mounting nuts to a torque of 135 N.m (100 ft. lbs.).
  12. Lower vehicle.
  13. Pump brake pedal several times to ensure vehicle has a firm brake pedal before moving vehicle.
  14. Check and adjust brake fluid level as necessary.
  15. Perform wheel alignment. «(Refer to SUSPENSION/WHEEL ALIGNMENT - STANDARD PROCEDURE)»(ref-245426-S19121663772006110200000)
  1. Position lower control arm into brackets on engine cradle. see scheme 20 NOTE: If equipped with flag nuts, when installing lower control arm-to-cradle REAR mounting bolts, ensure flags on mounting nuts are positioned as follows to avoid contact with lower control arm (LCA) once bolts are tightened: Left LCA rear flag nut - flag positioned upward (above LCA) Right LCA rear flag nut - flag positioned downward (below LCA) Flags on front mounting nuts are self explanatory.
  2. Install NEW bolts attaching lower control arm bushings to engine cradle. see scheme 20 Install bolts from rear as shown in the illustration. Thread bolts into properly positioned nuts with flags if equipped. (See preceding note). Do not tighten bolts at this time.
  3. Install steering knuckle, brake rotor and caliper. «(Refer to SUSPENSION/FRONT/KNUCKLE - INSTALLATION)»(ref-245426-S27066902662006110200000)
  4. Install tire and wheel assembly «(Refer to TIRES/WHEELS - INSTALLATION)»(ref-245427-S08018737732006110200000). Tighten wheel mounting nuts to 135 N.m (100 ft. lbs.) torque.
  5. Lower vehicle.
  6. Position vehicle on alignment rack/drive-on hoist. Raise vehicle as necessary to access mounting bolts.
  7. Tighten lower control arm frame mounting bolts to 163 N.m (120 ft. lbs.) torque.
  8. Perform wheel alignment. «(Refer to SUSPENSION/WHEEL ALIGNMENT - STANDARD PROCEDURE)»(ref-245426-S19121663772006110200000)

Scheme 31

Scheme 31
Scheme 31

Scheme 32

Scheme 32
Scheme 32
  1. Raise and support vehicle. «(Refer to LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE/HOISTING - STANDARD PROCEDURE)»(ref-245418-S28339325062006110200000)
  2. Remove both front wheel and tire assemblies.
  3. Remove nut attaching outer tie rod to steering knuckle by holding rod end stud stationary while loosening and removing nut with a wrench.
  4. Remove tie rod end from steering knuckle using Remover, Special Tool C-3894-A. see scheme 21 1 - PULLER C-3894-A 2 - OUTER TIE ROD 3 - STEERING KNUCKLE 4 - TIE ROD STUD CAUTION: When removing nut from stud of stabilizer bar link, do not allow stud to rotate in it's socket. Hold stud from rotating by placing an open-end wrench on flat machined into stud. (Scheme 31)
  5. Remove stabilizer bar links from each end of stabilizer bar. (Scheme 31) To do so, place an open-end wrench on flat machined into link's mounting stud, then remove nut while holding wrench in place. Push each stud out of hole in stabilizer bar. 1 - RATCHET 2 - WRENCH 3 - STRUT 4 - STABILIZER BAR LINK 5 - NUT 6 - STABILIZER BAR
  6. Remove stabilizer bar cushion retainers as follows. (Scheme 32): Loosen front bolts at each retainer (Do not remove). An open-end wrench works best, but a socket may be used if correct length extension is used. Remove rear bolts at each retainer. Slide stabilizer toward rear of vehicle. Remove both retainers and cushions from bar. 1 - RATCHET/TORQUE WRENCH WITH EXTENSION AND SOCKET 2 - POWER STEERING GEAR BOOT 3 - CUSHION RETAINER
  7. Remove stabilizer bar out through right wheel opening by carefully rotating bar up-and-down, and back-and-forth as necessary.

Note. When installing stabilizer bar, make sure it installed so that bar curves upward at ends to meet stabilizer links. (Scheme 33)

Scheme 33

Scheme 33: INSTALLATION
Scheme 33: INSTALLATION
1 - SHIELD (MOUNTED TO RIGHT RETAINER)
2 - STABILIZER BAR
3 - CUSHIONS
4 - RETAINERS
  1. Insert stabilizer bar over cradle through right front wheel opening in reverse direction it was removed in. Ensure bar gets routed in front of brake tubes on cradle. NOTE: When installing cushion retainers, make sure shielded retainer is installed on right side with shield pointing forward.
  2. Install cushions on stabilizer bar utilizing slits in cushions. Install each cushion so its slit faces forward and flat side is positioned toward cradle once installed. (Scheme 33)
  3. Install retainers on cushions. Make sure retainer with shield is placed over right cushion with shield facing forward.
  4. Slide stabilizer bar forward engaging slotted holes on retainers with retainer mounting bolts in cradle.
  5. Install rear retainer mounting bolts.
  6. Tighten all four retainer mounting bolts to 54 N.m (40 ft. lbs.) torque. (Scheme 32) NOTE: Once retainer bolts are tightened, make sure heat shields are not bent or mis-positioned.
  7. Install each stabilizer bar link mounting stud through hole in each end of stabilizer bar. CAUTION: When installing nut on mounting stud of stabilizer bar link, do not allow stud to rotate in it's socket. Hold stud stationary by placing an open-end wrench on flat machined into stud. (Scheme 31)
  8. Hand-thread nut on end of each stabilizer bar link studs. Then hold studs from turning by placing an open-end wrench on flat machined into each link's mounting stud, then tighten each nut. (Scheme 31) Tighten each nut to 88 N.m (65 ft. lbs.) torque.
  9. Install outer tie rods to steering knuckles. Start NEW nut onto stud of each outer tie rod. Start nut onto tie rod stud. While holding stud stationary using a socket, tighten nut using a wrench. Using a crowfoot wrench on a torque wrench, tighten nut to 47 N.m (35 ft. lbs.) torque. Then, tighten nut an additional 1/2 (180°) turn after that torque is met.
  10. Install tire and wheel assembly «(Refer to TIRES/WHEELS - INSTALLATION)»(ref-245427-S08018737732006110200000). Tighten wheel mounting nuts to 135 N.m (100 ft. lbs.) torque.
  11. Lower vehicle.
WARNINGDO NOT REMOVE NUT FROM STRUT ROD WHILE STRUT ASSEMBLY IS INSTALLED IN VEHICLE OR BEFORE STRUT ASSEMBLY SPRING IS COMPRESSED.

Scheme 34

Scheme 34
Scheme 34

Scheme 35

Scheme 35
Scheme 35
  1. Raise and support vehicle. «(Refer to LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE/HOISTING - STANDARD PROCEDURE)»(ref-245418-S28339325062006110200000)
  2. Remove wheel and tire assembly.
  3. If both strut assemblies are to be removed, mark strut assemblies right or left according to which side of vehicle they were removed from.
  4. Remove screw fastening wheel speed sensor routing bracket to strut assembly. see scheme 27 1 - STRUT ASSEMBLY 2 - SCREW 3 - WHEEL SPEED SENSOR ROUTING BRACKET CAUTION: When removing nut from stud of stabilizer bar link, do not allow stud to rotate in it's socket. Hold stud from rotating by placing an open-end wrench on flat machined into stud. (Scheme 34)
  5. Remove stabilizer bar link from bracket on strut assembly. (Scheme 34) To do so, place an open-end wrench on flat machined into link's mounting stud, then remove nut while holding wrench in place. Push stud out of bracket. 1 - NUT 2 - STRUT 3 - STABILIZER BAR LINK CAUTION: The steering knuckle to strut assembly attaching bolts are serrated and must not be turned during removal. Remove nuts while holding bolts stationary in steering knuckles.
  6. Remove two bolts and nuts attaching strut clevis to steering knuckle. see scheme 29and see scheme 30. 1 - STRUT 2 - BOLT 3 - NUT 1 - STRUT 2 - BOLT 3 - NUT
  7. If servicing left strut assembly, remove nuts fastening coolant recovery bottle in place and reposition bottle with hoses attached out of way. «(Refer to COOLING/ENGINE/COOLANT RECOVERY PRESS CONTAINER - REMOVAL)»(ref-245448-S39619912462006110200000)
  8. Remove three nuts attaching strut assembly upper mount to strut tower, then remove strut assembly from vehicle. (Scheme 35) 1 - NUT 2 - STRUT TOWER 3 - STRUT ASSEMBLY
  9. To disassemble strut assembly, «(Refer to SUSPENSION/FRONT/STRUT - DISASSEMBLY)»(ref-245426-S10604778172006110200000).
CAUTIONWhen installing a strut assembly, make sure strut being installed has correct coil spring for that side of vehicle. Do not interchange two sides.
  1. Install strut assembly into strut tower, aligning and installing three studs on upper strut mount into holes in tower. Install three mounting nut/washer assemblies. (Scheme 35) Tighten nuts to 28 N.m (250 in. lbs.) torque.
  2. If servicing left strut assembly, place coolant recovery bottle in its normal mounted position and install nuts fastening it in place. «(Refer to COOLING/ENGINE/COOLANT RECOVERY PRESS CONTAINER - INSTALLATION)»(ref-245448-S17997905572006110200000) CAUTION: Steering knuckle to strut assembly attaching bolts are serrated and must not be turned during installation. Install nuts while holding bolts stationary in steering knuckle. CAUTION: If strut being serviced is equipped with a slotted lower clevis bracket mounting hole and eccentric cam strut attaching bolt, eccentric cam bolt must be installed in lower (slotted) hole in strut clevis bracket. see scheme 36 1 - STEERING KNUCKLE 2 - FLANGED BOLT IN TOP HOLE 3 - CAM BOLT IN BOTTOM HOLE 4 - STRUT CLEVIS BRACKET NOTE: Strut clevis-to-steering knuckle bolts are installed differently on each side. Left hand side bolts are to be installed from vehicle rear to front. see scheme 29 Right side bolts are to be installed from vehicle front to rear. see scheme 30
  3. Align steering knuckle in clevis bracket of strut. Install strut clevis-to-steering knuckle attaching bolts. see scheme 29and see scheme 30. Install nuts on ends of bolts and tighten to 81 N.m (60 ft. lbs.) torque. Then, tighten nuts an additional 1/4 (90°) turn after that torque is met.
  4. Install stabilizer bar link mounting stud through rearmost hole in bracket on strut assembly. CAUTION: When installing nut on mounting stud of stabilizer bar link, do not allow stud to rotate in it's socket. Hold stud from rotating by placing an open-end wrench on flat machined into stud. (Scheme 34)
  5. Hand thread nut on end of stabilizer bar link stud. Hold stud from turning by placing an open-end wrench on flat machined into link's mounting stud, then tighten nut while holding wrench in place. (Scheme 34) Tighten nut to 88 N.m (65 ft. lbs.) torque.
  6. Attach wheel speed sensor routing bracket to strut assembly. see scheme 27 Tighten screw to 13 N.m (115 in. lbs.) torque.
  7. Install tire and wheel assembly «(Refer to TIRES/WHEELS - INSTALLATION)»(ref-245427-S08018737732006110200000). Tighten wheel mounting nuts to a torque of 135 N.m (100 ft. lbs.).
  8. Lower vehicle.
  9. Perform wheel alignment as necessary. «(Refer to SUSPENSION/WHEEL ALIGNMENT - STANDARD PROCEDURE)»(ref-245426-S19121663772006110200000)
WARNINGRefer to WARNING under LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE/HOISTING - STANDARD PROCEDURE

Scheme 36

Scheme 36
Scheme 36

Scheme 37

Scheme 37
Scheme 37

Scheme 38

Scheme 38
Scheme 38
  1. Raise and support vehicle. «(Refer to LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE/HOISTING - STANDARD PROCEDURE)»(ref-245418-S28339325062006110200000)
  2. Remove tire and wheel assembly.
  3. If equipped with AWD: Remove cotter pin, nut lock and spring washer from half shaft. (Scheme 36) While a helper applies brakes to keep hub from turning, remove hub nut. (Scheme 36) 1 - HUB NUT 2 - NUT LOCK 3 - COTTER PIN 4 - SPRING WASHER
  4. Remove brake caliper and rotor from hub and bearing assembly. «(Refer to BRAKES/HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL/ROTOR - REMOVAL)»(ref-245442-S27910202192006110200000)
  5. Disconnect vehicle wiring harness from wheel speed sensor connector. (Scheme 37) 1 - WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR 2 - SPARE TIRE MOUNTING SUPPORT 3 - WHEEL SPEED SENSOR CONNECTOR 4 - ROUTING CLIPS 5 - ROUTING CLIPS 6 - ROUTING BRACKET ON BRAKE SUPPORT
  6. Unclip wheel speed sensor connector from spare tire mounting support. (Scheme 37)
  7. Disconnect two sensor cable routing clips on rear suspension crossmember. (Scheme 37)
  8. Disconnect two sensor cable routing clips along toe link. (Scheme 37)
  9. Disconnect sensor cable from bracket on brake support. (Scheme 37)
  10. Completely loosen, but do not remove four bolts fastening hub and bearing in place. (Scheme 38) Once loosened from threads in hub and bearing, push bolts up against rear of hub and bearing to keep brake support plate in place when hub and bearing is removed. 1 - HUB AND BEARING 2 - MOUNTING BOLTS 3 - HALF SHAFT (IF EQUIPPED)
  11. Pull hub and bearing off knuckle and half shaft (if equipped with AWD), then thread wheel speed sensor cable through hole in brake support plate as it is removed with hub and bearing. (Scheme 39)

Scheme 39

Scheme 39
Scheme 39
1 - HUB AND BEARING
2 - HALF SHAFT (IF EQUIPPED)
3 - BRAKE SUPPORT PLATE
4 - WHEEL SPEED SENSOR CABLE
  1. Position hub and bearing bolts though rear of knuckle and parking brake support just enough to hold support in place as hub and bearing is installed.
  2. Install hub and bearing by first feeding end of wheel speed sensor cable through hole in bottom of parking brake support. (Scheme 39) As this is being done, if equipped with AWD, slide hub and bearing onto half shaft. Place hub and bearing through brake support, onto knuckle, lining up mounting bolt holes with bolts and placing wheel speed sensor head at bottom.
  3. Install four bolts fastening hub and bearing in place. (Scheme 38) Tighten mounting bolts to 81 N.m (60 ft. lbs.) torque.
  4. Place wheel speed sensor cable routing grommet into bracket on parking brake support. (Scheme 37)
  5. Route wheel speed sensor cable along toe link and rear suspension crossmember connecting routing clips where shown in the illustration. (Scheme 37)
  6. Clip wheel speed sensor connector to spare tire mounting support. (Scheme 37)
  7. Connect vehicle wiring harness to wheel speed sensor connector. (Scheme 37)
  8. Install brake rotor and caliper. «(Refer to BRAKES/HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL/ROTOR - INSTALLATION)»(ref-245442-S25019322852006110200000)
  9. If equipped with AWD: Install hub nut on end of half shaft. (Scheme 36) While a helper applies brakes to keep hub from turning, tighten hub nut to 244 N.m (180 ft. lbs.) torque. Install spring washer, nut lock and cotter pin on end of half shaft. (Scheme 36)
  10. Install tire and wheel assembly «(Refer to TIRES/WHEELS - INSTALLATION)»(ref-245427-S08018737732006110200000). Tighten wheel mounting nuts to 135 N.m (100 ft. lbs.) torque.
  11. Verify proper adjustment of the parking brake shoes and adjust as necessary. «(Refer to BRAKES/PARKING BRAKE/SHOES - ADJUSTMENT)»(ref-245442-S29933592492006110200000)
  12. Lower vehicle.
  13. Pump brake pedal several times to ensure vehicle has a firm brake pedal before moving vehicle.
  14. Road test vehicle and make several stops to wear off any foreign material on brakes and to seat brake shoes.

Scheme 40

Scheme 40: REMOVAL
Scheme 40: REMOVAL

Scheme 41

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Scheme 43

Scheme 43
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Scheme 44

Scheme 44
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Scheme 45

Scheme 45
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Scheme 46

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Scheme 47

Scheme 47
Scheme 47
  1. Lock out automatic adjuster in parking brake lever. «(Refer to BRAKES/PARKING BRAKE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)»(ref-245442-S21246028042006110200000)
  2. Raise and support vehicle. «(Refer to LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE/HOISTING - STANDARD PROCEDURE)»(ref-245418-S28339325062006110200000)
  3. Remove parking brake cable bolt at knuckle. (Scheme 40) 1 - PARKING BRAKE CABLE MOUNTING BOLT 2 - BRAKE CALIPER MOUNTING BOLT
  4. Access and remove rear hub and bearing. «(Refer to SUSPENSION/REAR/HUB / BEARING - REMOVAL)»(ref-245426-S05247752872006110200000)
  5. Remove parking brake shoe return spring. (Scheme 41) 1 - ACTUATOR 2 - SUPPORT 3 - ADJUSTER SPRING 4 - RETURN SPRING 5 - CALIPER ADAPTER 6 - SHOES 7 - HOLD-DOWN CLIPS AND PINS 8 - ADJUSTER
  6. Remove shoe actuator from between parking brake shoes and end of cable. (Scheme 42) 1 - PARKING BRAKE SHOE ACTUATOR 2 - CABLE END
  7. Remove support and parking brake shoes from knuckle.
  8. Remove brake caliper adapter mounting bolts. (Scheme 40) Remove adapter.
  9. Position under-hoist utility jack or jack stand under spring link. Raise jack head to contact spring link at shock mount secure in place.
  10. Remove spring link-to-knuckle nut and bolt. (Scheme 43) 1 - HEX WRENCH 2 - RATCHET AND SOCKET ON NUT 3 - BOLT HEAD CAUTION: It is important to use Guide, Special Tool 9050A-2, when tapping sleeve to help keep Tap, Special Tool 9050A-1, straight during use or damage to Tap may occur.
  11. Place Guide 9050A-2 against sleeve in knuckle as shown in the illustration. (Scheme 44)
  12. Insert Tap 9050A-1, on an appropriate handle, through Guide and into sleeve. (Scheme 44) Cut threads approximately halfway through bushing (or about six complete threads). It is important to back Tap out often and clean out burrs that can build up inside Guide. Keep Tap well lubricated to avoid damaging it. 1 - TAP 9050A-1 2 - GUIDE 9050A-2 3 - SLEEVE IN KNUCKLE NOTE: Prior to using Remover, Special Tool 9050A, lubricate Bolt threads to provide ease of use and promote tool longevity.
  13. Assemble Remover 9050A as shown in the illustration. (Scheme 45) NOTE: When installing thrust bearing on Remover, be sure to place hardened side toward nut. 1 - BOLT 9050A-3 2 - NUT 3 - SPHERICAL WASHER 4 - THRUST BUSHING 5 - SLEEVE 9050A-5
  14. Remove sleeve retaining spring link ball joint in knuckle as follows. (Scheme 46): Hand thread assembled Remover 9050A into tapped knuckle sleeve until it stops. Rotate Nut down, matching Sleeve 9050A-5 angled end with angled face of knuckle. Continue to rotate Nut until knuckle sleeve is removed from knuckle. Discard knuckle sleeve; replace it with new upon installation. 1 - REMOVER 9050A 2 - SPRING LINK BALL JOINT 3 - KNUCKLE
  15. Remove bolt and nut fastening compression link to knuckle. (Scheme 53)
  16. Remove bolt fastening toe link to knuckle. (Scheme 47) 1 - TOE LINK 2 - MOUNTING NUT AT CROSSMEMBER 3 - MOUNTING BOLT AT KNUCKLE
  17. Remove nut and bolt fastening stabilizer link to knuckle.
  18. Remove nut and bolt fastening tension link to knuckle. (Scheme 51)
  19. Remove nut and bolt fastening camber link to knuckle. (Scheme 51)
  20. Remove knuckle.
  21. Remove hub mounting bolts from knuckle.

Scheme 48

Scheme 48: INSTALLATION
Scheme 48: INSTALLATION

Scheme 49

Scheme 49
Scheme 49

Scheme 50

Scheme 50
Scheme 50
  1. Install four hub mounting bolts through knuckle from inboard side allowing ends to protrude from opposite side.
  2. Slide parking brake cable though mounting hole in rear of knuckle, then position knuckle over outer ends of links.
  3. Install bolt and nut fastening camber link to knuckle as shown in the illustration. (Scheme 51) Do not tighten bolt at this time.
  4. Install bolt and nut fastening tension link to knuckle as shown in the illustration. (Scheme 51) Do not tighten bolt at this time.
  5. Install bolt and nut fastening stabilizer link to knuckle. Do not tighten bolt at this time.
  6. Install bolt fastening toe link to knuckle. (Scheme 47) Do not tighten bolt at this time.
  7. Install bolt and nut fastening compression link to knuckle. (Scheme 53) Do not tighten bolt at this time. NOTE: Prior to using Special Tool 9050A, lubricate Bolt threads to provide ease of use and promote tool longevity.
  8. Place new knuckle sleeve onto Installer Bolt, Special Tool 9050-4, and slide it up to Bolt's head. (Scheme 48)1 - INSTALLER BOLT 9050A-4 2 - KNUCKLE SLEEVE
  9. Install NEW sleeve in knuckle as follows: Slide Installer Bolt 9050A-4 (with sleeve) through knuckle and spring link ball joint starting from knuckle forward end. (Scheme 49) Install thrust bearing and nut on end of Bolt. (Scheme 49) When installing thrust bearing on Installer Bolt, be sure to place hardened side toward nut. While holding Bolt head stationary, rotate Nut (using hand tools) installing sleeve in knuckle. Install sleeve until Nut can no longer be turned. Do not overtighten Nut. Remove tool. 1 - BOLT 9050-4 WITH THRUST BEARING AND NUT 2 - SPRING LINK BALL JOINT 3 - SLEEVE
  10. Install spring link-to-knuckle bolt and nut as shown in the illustration. (Scheme 43) While holding bolt head stationary, tighten nut to 129 N.m (95 ft. lbs.) torque.
  11. Remove under-hoist utility jack or jack stand from under spring link.
  12. Install brake caliper adapter. (Scheme 40) Install and tighten mounting bolts to 115 N.m (85 ft. lbs.) torque.
  13. Install shoe support with parking brake shoes over hub mounting bolts on knuckle.
  14. Install shoe actuator on end of parking brake cable between parking brake shoes. (Scheme 42) Make sure actuator is positioned with word "UP" facing outward. (Scheme 50) 1 - CALIPER ADAPTER 2 - SHOE ACTUATOR 3 - SHOE SUPPORT
  15. Properly align shoes with actuator, then install parking brake shoe return spring. (Scheme 41)
  16. Install bolt securing parking brake cable to knuckle. (Scheme 40) Tighten bolt to 28 N.m (21 ft. lbs.) torque.
  17. Install hub and bearing with wheel speed sensor as well as all components necessary to access it. «(Refer to SUSPENSION/REAR/HUB / BEARING - INSTALLATION)»(ref-245426-S40268008932006110200000)
  18. Lower vehicle.
  19. Unlock automatic adjuster in parking brake lever. «(Refer to BRAKES/PARKING BRAKE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)»(ref-245442-S21246028042006110200000)
  20. Adjust parking brake shoes as necessary. «(Refer to BRAKES/PARKING BRAKE/SHOES - ADJUSTMENTS)»(ref-245442-S29933592492006110200000)
  21. Position vehicle on alignment rack/drive-on hoist. Raise vehicle as necessary to access mounting bolts.
  22. Tighten fasteners at knuckle (vehicle at curb height) as follows: Camber Link - 95 N.m (70 ft. lbs.) torque. Compression Link - 81 N.m (60 ft. lbs.) torque. Stabilizer Link - 61 N.m (45 ft. lbs.) torque. Tension Link - 119 N.m (88 ft. lbs.) torque. Toe Link - 108 N.m (80 ft. lbs.) torque.
  23. Perform wheel alignment. «(Refer to SUSPENSION/WHEEL ALIGNMENT - STANDARD PROCEDURE)»(ref-245426-S19121663772006110200000)

Scheme 51

Scheme 51: REMOVAL
Scheme 51: REMOVAL
  1. Raise and support vehicle. «(Refer to LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE/HOISTING - STANDARD PROCEDURE)»(ref-245418-S28339325062006110200000)
  2. Access and remove rear shock absorber. «(Refer to SUSPENSION/REAR/SHOCK - REMOVAL)»(ref-245426-S05019585562006110200000) NOTE: Repair-side of crossmember must be lowered from body approximately three inches in order to properly access link mounting bolts at crossmember. Do not lower crossmember any further than necessary.
  3. Remove nut and bolt mounting link to knuckle. (Scheme 51) 1 - REAR SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER 2 - CAMBER LINK MOUNTING BOLTS 3 - KNUCKLE 4 - TENSION LINK MOUNTING BOLTS
  4. Remove nut and bolt mounting link to crossmember. (Scheme 51)
  5. Remove link.

Note. When installing link, ensure the following to avoid misinstallation: Heavier, thicker end goes toward crossmember. Fore-or-aft bow faces forward (curves around coil spring). Up-or-down bow faces downward.

Scheme 52

Scheme 52: INSTALLATION
Scheme 52: INSTALLATION
  1. Place link in bracket on crossmember. Install bolt and nut as shown in the illustration. (Scheme 51) Do not tighten bolt at this time.
  2. Install bolt and nut mounting link to knuckle as shown in the illustration. (Scheme 51) Do not tighten bolt at this time.
  3. Set repair-side of rear suspension to curb height using following tools: Place Receiver, Special Tool 9031-3, cup-side-down over top of crossmember rear mount bushing. (Scheme 52) Place Curb Height Gage, Special Tool 9094, into shock absorber pocket in spring link and opposite end of tool over Receiver, Special Tool 9031-3. (Scheme 52) Install bolt through crossmember rear mount bushing, Receiver, Special Tool 9031-3, and Curb Height Gage, Special Tool 9094. Install wing nut, hand tightening it tools in place. (Scheme 52) Move spring link up or down as necessary aligning shock mounting bolt hole with Curb Height Gage hole, then insert pin through both. (Scheme 52) 1 - WING NUT AND BOLT 2 - RECEIVER 9031-3 3 - GAGE 9094 4 - PIN
  4. Tighten camber link mounting bolts to: Bolt at crossmember - 68 N.m (50 ft. lbs.) torque. Bolt at knuckle - 95 N.m (70 ft. lbs.) torque.
  5. Remove special tools.
  6. Install rear shock absorber and components removed to access it. «(Refer to SUSPENSION/REAR/SHOCK - INSTALLATION)»(ref-245426-S36790875592006110200000)
  7. Lower vehicle.
  8. Perform wheel alignment. «(Refer to SUSPENSION/WHEEL ALIGNMENT - STANDARD PROCEDURE)»(ref-245426-S19121663772006110200000)

Scheme 53

Scheme 53: REMOVAL
Scheme 53: REMOVAL
  1. Raise and support vehicle. «(Refer to LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE/HOISTING - STANDARD PROCEDURE)»(ref-245418-S28339325062006110200000)
  2. Remove tire and wheel assembly.
  3. Remove bolt and nut mounting link at knuckle. (Scheme 53) 1 - REAR SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER 2 - MOUNTING BOLT AND NUT 3 - MOUNTING BOLT AND NUT 4 - KNUCKLE 5 - COMPRESSION LINK
  4. Remove bolt and nut mounting link at crossmember. (Scheme 53)
  5. Remove link.

Note. Although the compression link is different end-to-end, there is no top and bottom.

  1. Position link and install bolt and nut mounting link at crossmember. (Scheme 53) Do not tighten bolt at this time.
  2. Install bolt and nut mounting link at knuckle. (Scheme 53) Do not tighten bolt at this time.
  3. Install tire and wheel assembly «(Refer to TIRES/WHEELS - INSTALLATION)»(ref-245427-S08018737732006110200000). Tighten wheel mounting nuts to 135 N.m (100 ft. lbs.) torque.
  4. Lower vehicle.
  5. Position vehicle on alignment rack/drive-on hoist. Raise vehicle as necessary to access link fasteners.
  6. Tighten compression link fasteners to: Bolt at crossmember - 68 N.m (50 ft. lbs.) torque. Bolt at knuckle - 81 N.m (60 ft. lbs.) torque.
  7. Perform wheel alignment. «(Refer to SUSPENSION/WHEEL ALIGNMENT - STANDARD PROCEDURE)»(ref-245426-S19121663772006110200000)

Scheme 54

Scheme 54
Scheme 54
  1. Raise and support vehicle. «(Refer to LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE/HOISTING - STANDARD PROCEDURE)»(ref-245418-S28339325062006110200000)
  2. Access and remove rear spring. «(Refer to SUSPENSION/REAR/SPRING - REMOVAL)»(ref-245426-S38244671272006110200000)
  3. Remove spring link-to-knuckle nut and bolt. see scheme 58 1 - HEX WRENCH 2 - RATCHET AND SOCKET ON NUT 3 - BOLT HEAD CAUTION: It is important to use Guide, Special Tool 9050A-2, when tapping sleeve to help keep Tap, Special Tool 9050A-1, straight during use or damage to Tap may occur.
  4. Place Guide 9050A-2 against sleeve in knuckle as shown in the illustration. see scheme 59
  5. Insert Tap 9050A-1, on an appropriate handle, through Guide and into sleeve. see scheme 59 Cut threads approximately halfway through bushing (or about six complete threads). It is important to back Tap out often and clean out burrs that can build up inside Guide. Keep Tap well lubricated to avoid damaging it. 1 - TAP 9050A-1 2 - GUIDE 9050A-2 3 - SLEEVE IN KNUCKLE NOTE: Prior to using Remover, Special Tool 9050A, lubricate Bolt threads to provide ease of use and promote tool longevity.
  6. Assemble Remover 9050A as shown in the illustration. see scheme 60 NOTE: When installing thrust bearing on Remover, be sure to place hardened side toward nut. 1 - BOLT 9050A-3 2 - NUT 3 - SPHERICAL WASHER 4 - THRUST BUSHING 5 - SLEEVE 9050A-5
  7. Remove sleeve retaining spring link ball joint in knuckle as follows. see scheme 61: Hand thread assembled Remover 9050A into tapped knuckle sleeve until it stops. Rotate Nut down, matching Sleeve 9050A-5 angled end with angled face of knuckle. Continue to rotate Nut until knuckle sleeve is removed from knuckle. Discard knuckle sleeve; replace it with new upon installation. 1 - REMOVER 9050A 2 - SPRING LINK BALL JOINT 3 - KNUCKLE
  8. Remove bolt and nut fastening spring link to crossmember. (Scheme 54) 1 - CROSSMEMBER 2 - MOUNTING BOLT AND NUT 3 - SPRING LINK 4 - MOUNTING BOLT AND NUT
  9. Remove spring link.
  1. Guide ball joint end of spring link into mounting pocket of knuckle, then swing opposite end up to bushing in crossmember and install bolt and nut fastening spring link to crossmember. (Scheme 54) Do not tighten bolt at this time. NOTE: Prior to using Special Tool 9050A, lubricate Bolt threads to provide ease of use and promote tool longevity.
  2. Place new knuckle sleeve onto Installer Bolt, Special Tool 9050-4, and slide it up to Bolt's head. see scheme 63 1 - INSTALLER BOLT 9050A-4 2 - KNUCKLE SLEEVE
  3. Install NEW sleeve in knuckle as follows: Slide Installer Bolt 9050A-4 (with sleeve) through knuckle and spring link ball joint starting from knuckle forward end. see scheme 64 Install thrust bearing and nut on end of Bolt. see scheme 64 When installing thrust bearing on Installer Bolt, be sure to place hardened side toward nut. While holding Bolt head stationary, rotate Nut (using hand tools) installing sleeve in knuckle. Install sleeve until Nut can no longer be turned. Do not overtighten Nut. Remove tool. 1 - BOLT 9050-4 WITH THRUST BEARING AND NUT 2 - SPRING LINK BALL JOINT 3 - SLEEVE
  4. Install spring link-to-knuckle bolt and nut as shown in the illustration. see scheme 58 While holding bolt head stationary, tighten nut to 129 N.m (95 ft. lbs.) torque.
  5. Install rear spring as well as all components necessary to access it. «(Refer to SUSPENSION/REAR/HUB / BEARING - INSTALLATION)»(ref-245426-S40268008932006110200000)
  6. Lower vehicle.
  7. Position vehicle on alignment rack/drive-on hoist. Raise vehicle as necessary to access mounting bolt.
  8. Tighten spring link bolt at crossmember to 108 N.m (80 ft. lbs.) torque.
  9. Perform wheel alignment. «(Refer to SUSPENSION/WHEEL ALIGNMENT - STANDARD PROCEDURE)»(ref-245426-S19121663772006110200000)
  1. Raise and support vehicle. «(Refer to LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE/HOISTING - STANDARD PROCEDURE)»(ref-245418-S28339325062006110200000)
  2. Access and remove rear shock absorber. «(Refer to SUSPENSION/REAR/SHOCK - REMOVAL)»(ref-245426-S05019585562006110200000) NOTE: Repair-side of crossmember must be lowered from body approximately three inches in order to properly access link mounting bolts at crossmember.
  3. Remove nut and bolt mounting link to knuckle. see scheme 65 1 - REAR SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER 2 - CAMBER LINK MOUNTING BOLTS 3 - KNUCKLE 4 - TENSION LINK MOUNTING BOLTS
  4. Remove nut and bolt mounting link to crossmember. see scheme 65
  5. Remove link.

Note. When installing link, although the link is the same end-to-end, ensure that the center bow faces downward.

  1. Place link in bracket on crossmember. Install bolt and nut as shown in the illustration. see scheme 65 Do not tighten bolt at this time.
  2. Install bolt and nut mounting link to knuckle as shown in the illustration. see scheme 65 Do not tighten bolt at this time.
  3. Set repair-side of rear suspension to curb height using following tools: Place Receiver, Special Tool 9031-3, cup-side-down over top of crossmember rear mount bushing. see scheme 66 Place Curb Height Gage, Special Tool 9094, into shock absorber pocket in spring link and opposite end of tool over Receiver, Special Tool 9031-3. see scheme 66 Install bolt through crossmember rear mount bushing, Receiver, Special Tool 9031-3, and Curb Height Gage, Special Tool 9094. Install wing nut, hand tightening it tools in place. see scheme 66 Move spring link up or down as necessary aligning shock mounting bolt hole with Curb Height Gage hole, then insert pin through both. see scheme 66 1 - WING NUT AND BOLT 2 - RECEIVER 9031-3 3 - GAGE 9094 4 - PIN
  4. Tighten tension link mounting bolts to: Bolt at crossmember - 68 N.m (50 ft. lbs.) torque. Bolt at knuckle - 119 N.m (88 ft. lbs.) torque.
  5. Remove special tools.
  6. Install rear shock absorber and components removed to access it. «(Refer to SUSPENSION/REAR/SHOCK - INSTALLATION)»(ref-245426-S36790875592006110200000)
  7. Lower vehicle.
  8. Perform wheel alignment. «(Refer to SUSPENSION/WHEEL ALIGNMENT - STANDARD PROCEDURE)»(ref-245426-S19121663772006110200000)

Scheme 55

Scheme 55
Scheme 55
  1. Raise and support vehicle. «(Refer to LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE/HOISTING - STANDARD PROCEDURE)»(ref-245418-S28339325062006110200000)
  2. Remove tire and wheel assembly.
  3. Right side link only - Move rear exhaust out of way as necessary to access toe link mounting nut at crossmember.
  4. Unclip wheel speed sensor cable from toe link. see scheme 67 1 - WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR 2 - SPARE TIRE MOUNTING SUPPORT 3 - WHEEL SPEED SENSOR CONNECTOR 4 - ROUTING CLIPS 5 - ROUTING CLIPS 6 - ROUTING BRACKET ON BRAKE SUPPORT
  5. While holding toe adjustment cam bolt from rotating, remove nut securing toe link at crossmember. (Scheme 55)and see scheme 69. 1 - CAM BOLT (TOE ADJUSTMENT) 2 - FRONT OF REAR CROSSMEMBER 1 - TOE LINK 2 - MOUNTING NUT AT CROSSMEMBER 3 - MOUNTING BOLT AT KNUCKLE
  6. Remove bolt and nut at knuckle. see scheme 69
  7. Remove link.

Note. Make sure cam washer is installed on end of cam bolt before installing toe link on cam bolt.

  1. Slide offset end of toe link over cam bolt at crossmember.
  2. Install bolt and nut securing link to knuckle. see scheme 69 Do not tighten bolt at this time.
  3. While holding toe adjustment cam bolt from rotating (cam facing upward), Install nut securing toe link at crossmember. (Scheme 55)and see scheme 69. Do not tighten nut at this time.
  4. Clip wheel speed sensor cable along top of toe link at flats machined into link. see scheme 67
  5. Right side link only - Install rear exhaust as necessary.
  6. Install tire and wheel assembly «(Refer to TIRES/WHEELS - INSTALLATION)»(ref-245427-S08018737732006110200000). Tighten wheel mounting nuts to 135 N.m (100 ft. lbs.) torque.
  7. Lower vehicle.
  8. Position vehicle on alignment rack/drive-on hoist. Raise vehicle as necessary to access mounting bolts.
  9. Tighten toe link fasteners to: Nut at crossmember - 172 N.m (127 ft. lbs.) torque (This nut may be tightened after rear wheel alignment toe is set). Bolt at knuckle - 108 N.m (80 ft. lbs.) torque.
  10. Perform wheel alignment. «(Refer to SUSPENSION/WHEEL ALIGNMENT - STANDARD PROCEDURE)»(ref-245426-S19121663772006110200000)

Scheme 56

Scheme 56: REMOVAL
Scheme 56: REMOVAL

Scheme 57

Scheme 57
Scheme 57
  1. Raise and support vehicle. «(Refer to LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE/HOISTING - STANDARD PROCEDURE)»(ref-245418-S28339325062006110200000)
  2. Remove wheel and tire assembly. «(Refer to TIRES/WHEELS - REMOVAL)»(ref-245427-S13023816952006110200000)
  3. Position an extra pair of jack stands under and support forward end of engine cradle to help stabilize vehicle during rear suspension removal/installation.
  4. Position under-hoist utility jack or transmission jack under center of rear suspension crossmember (without AWD) or rear driveline module (with AWD). (Scheme 58) Raise jack head to contact driveline module/suspension crossmember and secure in place.
  5. Remove two shock absorber upper mounting bolts. (Scheme 56) 1 - SHOCK ABSORBER 2 - MOUNTING BOLTS 3 - SPRING LINK
  6. Remove shock absorber lower mounting bolt and nut. (Scheme 57) 1 - SPRING LINK 2 - BOLT 3 - SHOCK ABSORBER 4 - NUT CAUTION: When removing crossmember mounting bolts it is important NOT to loosen or remove crossmember mounting bolts on opposite side of vehicle. Doing so will require rear wheel alignment following reinstallation to ensure proper thrust angle.
  7. Remove both front and rear crossmember mounting bolts on repair-side of vehicle. (Scheme 59) CAUTION: To avoid damaging other components of vehicle, do not lower crossmember any further than necessary to remove shock absorber or coil spring.
  8. Slowly lower jack allowing repair-side of crossmember to drop. Do not lower jack at a fast rate. Lower jack just enough to allow top of shock absorber to clear body flange.
  9. Remove shock absorber by tipping top outward and lifting lower end out of pocket in spring link. (Scheme 60)
  1. Install shock absorber by setting lower end into pocket in spring link, then tipping top inward until aligned with mounting holes. (Scheme 60)and (Scheme 56).
  2. Start shock absorber upper mounting bolts, but do not tighten at this time. (Scheme 56) NOTE: In case coil spring has shifted during shock absorber service, verify that isolator is in place and spring lower end coil is correctly placed against abutment built into spring link.
  3. Carefully raise jack, guiding coil spring and lower end of shock absorber into mounted positions. Once shock absorber lower mounting hole lines up with hole in spring link, stop jacking.
  4. Install lower shock mounting bolt. (Scheme 57) Do not tighten at this time.
  5. Continue to raise crossmember with jack until two crossmember mounting bolts can be installed and tightened. (Scheme 59) Tighten bolts to 163 N.m (120 ft. lbs.) torque.
  6. Tighten shock absorber upper mounting bolts to 61 N.m (45 ft. lbs.) torque.
  7. Lower and remove jack.
  8. Install wheel and tire assembly. «(Refer to TIRES/WHEELS - INSTALLATION)»(ref-245427-S08018737732006110200000). Tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence to 135 N.m (100 ft. lbs.) torque.
  9. Lower vehicle.
  10. Position vehicle on alignment rack/drive-on hoist. Raise vehicle as necessary to access mounting bolt.
  11. Tighten shock absorber lower mounting bolt to 102 N.m (75 ft. lbs.) torque.

Scheme 58

Scheme 58: REMOVAL
Scheme 58: REMOVAL

Scheme 59

Scheme 59
Scheme 59

Scheme 60

Scheme 60
Scheme 60
  1. Raise and support vehicle. «(Refer to LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE/HOISTING - STANDARD PROCEDURE)»(ref-245418-S28339325062006110200000)
  2. Remove wheel and tire assembly. «(Refer to TIRES/WHEELS - REMOVAL)»(ref-245427-S13023816952006110200000)
  3. Position an extra pair of jack stands under and support forward end of engine cradle to help stabilize vehicle during rear suspension removal/installation.
  4. Position under-hoist utility jack or transmission jack under center of rear suspension crossmember (without AWD) or rear driveline module (with AWD). (Scheme 58) Raise jack head to contact driveline module/suspension crossmember and secure in place. 1 - REAR DRIVELINE MODULE 2 - JACK 3 - REAR SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER
  5. Remove two shock absorber upper mounting bolts. (Scheme 56)
  6. Remove shock absorber lower mounting bolt and nut. (Scheme 57) CAUTION: When removing crossmember mounting bolts it is important NOT to loosen or remove crossmember mounting bolts on opposite side of vehicle. Doing so will require rear wheel alignment following reinstallation to ensure proper thrust angle.
  7. Remove both front and rear crossmember mounting bolts on repair-side of vehicle. (Scheme 59) 1 - REAR SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER 2 - RIGHT REAR MOUNTING BOLT 3 - LEFT REAR MOUNTING BOLT 4 - LEFT FRONT MOUNTING BOLT 5 - RIGHT FRONT MOUNTING BOLT CAUTION: To avoid damaging other components of vehicle, do not lower crossmember any further than necessary to remove shock absorber or coil spring.
  8. Slowly lower jack allowing repair-side of crossmember to drop. Do not lower jack at a fast rate. Lower jack just enough to allow top of shock absorber to clear body flange.
  9. Remove shock absorber by tipping top outward and lifting lower end out of pocket in spring link. (Scheme 60) 1 - SPRING LINK 2 - SHOCK ABSORBER 3 - ISOLATOR 4 - COIL SPRING
  10. Remove coil spring and isolator, lower end first. It may be necessary to lower jack a little further to allow spring removal; do not lower jack any further than necessary. (Scheme 60)

Note. Rear coil springs are interchangeable, but there is a designated top and bottom to each spring. A factory installed tag displaying "THIS END UP"is located near the top of each spring.

  1. Place coil spring isolator on top of coil spring. (Scheme 60)
  2. Install coil spring, top end first. Match lower end coil against abutment built into spring link.
  3. Install shock absorber by setting lower end into pocket in spring link, then tipping top inward until aligned with mounting holes. (Scheme 60)and (Scheme 56).
  4. Start shock absorber upper mounting bolts, but do not tighten at this time. (Scheme 56)
  5. Carefully raise jack, guiding coil spring and lower end of shock absorber into mounted positions. Once shock absorber lower mounting hole lines up with hole in spring link, stop jacking.
  6. Install lower shock mounting bolt. (Scheme 57) Do not tighten at this time.
  7. Continue to raise crossmember with jack until two crossmember mounting bolts can be installed and tightened. (Scheme 59) Tighten bolts to 163 N.m (120 ft. lbs.) torque.
  8. Tighten shock absorber upper mounting bolts to 61 N.m (45 ft. lbs.) torque.
  9. Lower and remove jack.
  10. Install wheel and tire assembly. «(Refer to TIRES/WHEELS - INSTALLATION)»(ref-245427-S08018737732006110200000). Tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence to 135 N.m (100 ft. lbs.) torque.
  11. Lower vehicle.
  12. Position vehicle on alignment rack/drive-on hoist. Raise vehicle as necessary to access mounting bolt.
  13. Tighten shock absorber lower mounting bolt to 102 N.m (75 ft. lbs.) torque.

Scheme 61

Scheme 61: REMOVAL
Scheme 61: REMOVAL

Scheme 62

Scheme 62
Scheme 62

Scheme 63

Scheme 63
Scheme 63

Scheme 64

Scheme 64
Scheme 64

Scheme 65

Scheme 65
Scheme 65

Scheme 66

Scheme 66
Scheme 66

Scheme 67

Scheme 67
Scheme 67
  1. Disconnect and isolate battery negative cable from battery post.
  2. If vehicle is not equipped with All Wheel Drive (AWD), remove spare tire.
  3. Lock out automatic adjuster in parking brake lever. «(Refer to BRAKES/PARKING BRAKE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)»(ref-245442-S21246028042006110200000)
  4. Raise and support vehicle. «(Refer to LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE/HOISTING - STANDARD PROCEDURE)»(ref-245418-S28339325062006110200000)
  5. Position an extra pair of jack stands under and support forward end of engine cradle to help stabilize vehicle during rear suspension removal/installation.
  6. Remove both rear wheel and tire assemblies. «(Refer to TIRES/WHEELS - REMOVAL)»(ref-245427-S13023816952006110200000)
  7. Remove rear half of exhaust system. «(Refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM - REMOVAL)»(ref-245439-S26117270372006110200000) NOTE: It may be necessary to back off parking brake shoe adjustment to allow sufficient slack to disengage cable buttons from connectors in following two steps.
  8. Slide left rear parking brake cable button inboard and remove from equalizer. (Scheme 61) 1 - REAR DRIVELINE MODULE (AWD MODELS ONLY) 2 - LEFT REAR CABLE END BUTTON 3 - RIGHT REAR CABLE 4 - RIGHT REAR CABLE END BUTTON 5 - CONNECTOR ON END OF FRONT CABLE 6 - SCREW 7 - FRONT CABLE ROUTING CLAMP 8 - FRONT CABLE 9 - LEFT FRAME RAIL 10 - EQUALIZER 11 - LEFT REAR CABLE
  9. While holding parking brake cable connector on end of front cable secure with a pair of pliers at the front cable button, slide right rear parking brake cable button inboard and remove from cable connector. (Scheme 61)
  10. Remove screw mounting left rear brake hose routing bracket to front of rear crossmember. (Scheme 62) 1 - CHASSIS BRAKE TUBE NUT 2 - SCREW 3 - BRACKET
  11. Remove screw mounting right rear brake hose routing bracket to front of rear crossmember. (Scheme 62) NOTE: In some cases, it may be necessary to retract caliper piston in its bore a small amount in order to provide sufficient clearance between shoes and rotor to easily remove caliper from knuckle. This can usually be accomplished before guide pin bolts are removed, by grasping rear of caliper and pulling outward working with guide pins, thus retracting piston. Never push on piston directly as it may get damaged.
  12. Remove each rear caliper from its mount and support as follows: Remove two caliper guide pin bolts. (Scheme 63) Remove caliper assembly from brake adapter by first rotating bottom of caliper away from rotor, then lifting caliper (with shoes) away from upper adapter abutment. (Scheme 64) To prevent weight of caliper from overextending and damaging brake hose and tubing while caliper is off mount, hang brake caliper from vehicle using wire or cord. (Scheme 65) Be sure to hang caliper and brake hose far enough forward on body, away from crossmember, to allow sufficient room to lower crossmember without interference. 1 - BRAKE HOSE BANJO FITTING 2 - CALIPER GUIDE PIN BOLT 3 - CALIPER ADAPTER 4 - DISC BRAKE CALIPER 5 - COPPER SEAL WASHERS 6 - BANJO BOLT 1 - BRAKE HOSE 2 - SUSPENSION 3 - WIRE HANGER (HANG TO VEHICLE/SUSPENSION) 4 - BRAKE CALIPER
  13. Disconnect vehicle wiring harness from each rear wheel speed sensor connector. see scheme 80 1 - WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR 2 - SPARE TIRE MOUNTING SUPPORT 3 - WHEEL SPEED SENSOR CONNECTOR 4 - ROUTING CLIPS 5 - ROUTING CLIPS 6 - ROUTING BRACKET ON BRAKE SUPPORT
  14. Unclip each rear wheel speed sensor connector from spare tire mounting support. see scheme 80
  15. If equipped with AWD: Reference mark propeller shaft-to-rear driveline module input flange connection. Remove three propeller shaft-to-rear driveline module mounting bolts. Do not attempt removal of shaft from module at this time due to alignment pin interference. Removal happens as crossmember is lowered in a later step.
  16. Carefully mark location of rear crossmember on body at all four mount (bushing) locations using a marker or crayon. (Scheme 66) Do not use a scratch awl to mark location. 1 - BODY 2 - MARKER (OR CRAYON) 3 - CROSSMEMBER BUSHING FLANGE
  17. Position under-hoist utility jack or transmission jack under center of rear suspension crossmember (without AWD) or rear driveline module (with AWD). (Scheme 58) Raise jack head to contact driveline module/suspension crossmember and secure in place.
  18. Remove lower mounting bolt and nut at each rear shock absorber. (Scheme 57)
  19. Remove both front and rear crossmember mounting bolts on left side of vehicle. (Scheme 59) CAUTION: To avoid damaging other components of vehicle, do not lower crossmember any further than necessary to remove coil spring.
  20. 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 removal. Do not lower jack any further than necessary.
  21. Remove coil spring and isolator, lower end first. (Scheme 60)
  22. Raise left side of crossmember back into mounted position and install previously removed mounting bolts. It is not necessary to tighten bolts at this point.
  23. Remove both front and rear crossmember mounting bolts on right side of vehicle. (Scheme 59) CAUTION: To avoid damaging other components of vehicle, do not lower crossmember any further than necessary to remove coil spring.
  24. 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 removal. Do not lower jack any further than necessary.
  25. Remove coil spring and isolator, lower end first. (Scheme 60)
  26. Raise right side of crossmember back into mounted position. It is not necessary to install mounting bolts.
  27. Remove both front and rear crossmember mounting bolts previously removed on left side of crossmember. (Scheme 59)
  28. Slowly lower jack. Do not lower jack at a fast rate. As jack is lowered, remove propeller shaft from alignment pin on end of rear driveline module input flange and support it with a bungee or cord, keeping it at its normal height. Do not allow propeller shaft to hang on its own.
  29. Continue to lower jack until crossmember is at a comfortable working level to access stabilizer bar fasteners.
  30. Remove bolt and nut fastening stabilizer bar to each stabilizer link. (Scheme 67) 1 - RETAINER BOLTS 2 - STABILIZER BAR 3 - MOUNTING BOLT AND NUT 4 - STABILIZER LINK
  31. Remove bolts fastening each stabilizer bar cushion retainer to crossmember. (Scheme 67)
  32. Remove stabilizer bar with cushions and retainers.
  33. Remove retainers from cushions.
  34. Remove cushions from stabilizer bar utilizing slits in bushings.
  1. Install cushions on stabilizer bar utilizing slits in bushings. Install each cushion so its slit faces forward and flat side is positioned toward crossmember once installed.
  2. Install retainers on cushions.
  3. Install stabilizer bar with cushions and retainers on crossmember.
  4. Install cushion retainer mounting bolts. (Scheme 67) Do not tighten at this time.
  5. Install bolt and nut fastening stabilizer bar to each stabilizer link. (Scheme 67) Do not tighten at this time.
  6. Tighten cushion retainer mounting bolts to 61 N.m (45 ft. lbs.) torque.
  7. Raise crossmember to body mounting points. As crossmember is raised, slide propeller shaft onto alignment pin on end of rear driveline module input flange and align shocks with pockets in spring links.
  8. Continue to raise crossmember with jack until two crossmember mounting bolts can be installed. (Scheme 59) Install left side crossmember mounting bolts, but not the right side bolts. (Scheme 59) It is not necessary to tighten bolts at this point. CAUTION: To avoid damaging other components of vehicle, do not lower crossmember any further than necessary to install coil spring.
  9. 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 Installation. Do not lower jack any further than necessary.
  10. Install coil spring and isolator, top end first. (Scheme 60) NOTE: Verify spring lower end coil is correctly placed against abutment built into spring link.
  11. Carefully raise jack, guiding coil spring and lower end of shock absorber into mounted positions. Once shock absorber lower mounting hole lines up with hole in spring link, stop jacking.
  12. Install lower shock mounting bolt. (Scheme 57) Do not tighten at this time.
  13. Raise right side of crossmember into mounted position. Install right side crossmember mounting bolts. (Scheme 59) Snug, but do not fully tighten bolts at this time.
  14. Remove both front and rear crossmember mounting bolts on left side of vehicle. (Scheme 59) CAUTION: To avoid damaging other components of vehicle, do not lower crossmember any further than necessary to install coil spring.
  15. 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 installation. Do not lower jack any further than necessary.
  16. Install coil spring and isolator, top end first. (Scheme 60) NOTE: Verify spring lower end coil is correctly placed against abutment built into spring link.
  17. Carefully raise jack, guiding coil spring and lower end of shock absorber into mounted positions. Once shock absorber lower mounting hole lines up with hole in spring link, stop jacking.
  18. Install lower shock mounting bolt. (Scheme 57) Do not tighten at this time.
  19. Raise left side of crossmember into mounted position and install previously removed mounting bolts. (Scheme 59) Snug, but do not fully tighten bolts at this time.
  20. Shift crossmember as necessary to line up mounts with location marks drawn in before removal. (Scheme 66)
  21. Once mounts are lined up with location marks, tighten all four crossmember mounting bolts to 163 N.m (120 ft. lbs.) torque.
  22. Remove jack from under rear driveline module/crossmember.
  23. If equipped with AWD, line up location reference marks and install propeller shaft-to-rear driveline module mounting bolts. Tighten mounting bolts to 54 N.m (40 ft. lbs.) torque.
  24. Clip each wheel speed sensor connector to spare tire mounting support. see scheme 80
  25. Connect vehicle wiring harness to each wheel speed sensor connector. see scheme 80
  26. Install each rear brake caliper on its mount as follows: Make sure abutment shims are in place on both slide abutments of caliper adapter. CAUTION: Use care when installing brake caliper onto adapter so guide pin bushings and sleeves do not get damaged by mounting bosses on adapter. Retract caliper guide pins to clear mounting bosses on caliper adapter when installing caliper. Install brake caliper in opposite way it was removed. Starting with upper end, carefully position caliper and brake shoes over brake rotor and align outboard shoe's upper edge with caliper slide abutment. Rotate lower end of caliper into mounting position on adapter. CAUTION: Extreme caution should be taken not to crossthread caliper guide pin bolts when they are installed. Carefully install caliper guide pin bolts. (Scheme 63) Tighten bolts to 23 N.m (200 in. lbs.) torque.
  27. Install screw mounting right rear brake hose routing bracket to front of rear crossmember. (Scheme 62)
  28. Install screw mounting left rear brake hose routing bracket to front of rear crossmember. (Scheme 62)
  29. While holding cable connector on end of front cable secure with a pair of pliers at the front cable button, Place right rear cable button into cable connector. (Scheme 61) Release cables allowing button to seat. It may take some hand pressure to completely seat button.
  30. Place left rear parking brake cable button into equalizer. (Scheme 61) Release cables allowing button to seat. It may take some hand pressure to completely seat button.
  31. Install rear half of exhaust system. «(Refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM - INSTALLATION)»(ref-245439-S07137004912006110200000)
  32. Install tire and wheel assemblies «(Refer to TIRES/WHEELS - INSTALLATION)»(ref-245427-S08018737732006110200000). Tighten wheel mounting nuts to 135 N.m (100 ft. lbs.) torque.
  33. Lower vehicle.
  34. Unlock automatic adjuster in parking brake lever. «(Refer to BRAKES/PARKING BRAKE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)»(ref-245442-S21246028042006110200000)
  35. Connect battery negative cable to battery post.
  36. If vehicle is not equipped with All Wheel Drive (AWD), Install spare tire under vehicle.
  37. Position vehicle on alignment rack/drive-on hoist. Raise vehicle as necessary to access mounting bolts.
  38. Tighten shock absorber lower mounting bolts to 102 N.m (75 ft. lbs.) torque.
  39. Tighten stabilizer link fasteners to 61 N.m (45 ft. lbs.) torque.
  40. Perform wheel alignment. «(Refer to SUSPENSION/WHEEL ALIGNMENT - STANDARD PROCEDURE)»(ref-245426-S19121663772006110200000)

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