SPECIFICATIONS
| DESCRIPTION | N.m | Ft. Lbs. | In. Lbs. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brake Tube Bracket Mounting Screw | 12 | 106 | |
| Crossmember to Body Mounting Bolt | 130 | 96 | |
| Hub And Bearing Mounting Bolt | 95 | 70 | |
| Hub Nut | 175 | 129 | |
| Lower Control Arm to Body Mounting Bolt | 130 | 96 | |
| Lower Transversal Link to Lower Control Arm Mounting Bolt and Nut | 115 | 85 | |
| Lower Transversal Link to Crossmember Mounting Bolt and Nut | 80, Plus 43° | 59, Plus 43° | |
| Shock to Lower Control Arm Mounting Bolt Nut | 130 | 96 | |
| Shock Upper Mounting Nuts | 52 | 38 | |
| Shock Rod Nut | 30 | 22 | |
| Stabilizer Bar to Rear Crossmember Retainer Screws | 55 | 41 | |
| Stabilizer Link Nut to Stabilizer Bar | 55 | 41 | |
| Stabilizer Link Nut to Lower Control Arm | 55 | 41 | |
| Upper Transversal Link to Crossmember Mounting Bolt | 80, Plus 45° | 59, Plus 45° | |
| Upper Transversal Link to Lower Control Arm Mounting Bolt and Nut | 80, Plus 43° | 59, Plus 43° | |
| Wheel Mounting (Lug) Bolt - Aluminum Wheels | 125 | 92 | |
| Wheel Mounting (Lug) Bolt - Steel Wheels | 120 | 89 |
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- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to «HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE»(ref-646211-S00664313032014072800000) .
- Remove the wheel mounting bolts then the tire and wheel assembly.
- While holding the lower stud stationary, remove the lower stabilizer link nut (1) and separate the link from the lower control arm. NOTE: Mark the location of the lower mounting bolt (1) with a grease pencil or equivalent to mark the position to help during installation and rear wheel alignment.
- Remove the lower mounting bolt (1) from the lower transversal link (2).
- Support the lower control arm with a jack stand or equivalent.
- Remove the lower shock bolt (2) and separate the shock (1) from the lower transversal link and remove the lower transversal link from the lower control arm.
- Remove the upper transversal link (2) nut (1) and bolt (3) from the lower control arm.
- Separate the upper transversal link (2) from the lower control arm.
- Remove the upper transversal link mounting bolt (2) and remove the link from the vehicle.
- Slowly lower the jack stand or equivalent and remove the rear spring (1) from the vehicle.
- Remove the brake hose bracket bolt (1) from the lower control arm and remove the bracket from the lower control arm.
- Remove the park brake cable bolt from the front of the lower control arm and separate the cable from the control arm.
- Remove the caliper and rotor. Refer to «ROTOR, BRAKE, REMOVAL»(ref-646213-S17368759582014072800000) .
- Remove the hub and bearing bolts (2) and remove the hub and bearing from the lower control arm.
- Mark the location of the front mounting bolts with a paint marker or equivalent. The marked location will be used during installation to make sure the rear alignment is not changed.
- Remove the front mounting bolts (1) from the lower control arm and remove the lower control arm (2) from the vehicle.