Frame & Bumpers: Specifications Dodge Magnum I

SPECIFICATIONS - TIGHTENING

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

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1. Remove fascia assembly. «(Refer to FRAME & BUMPERS/BUMPERS/FASCIA-FRONT - REMOVAL)»(ref-246924-S24951786642007011000000)
2. Drill out the four spot welds (2 per side) between the bumper bracket and rail end cap (1).
3. Remove the eight screws (4 per side) and remove the bumper.

FASTENER TORQUE

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1. Disconnect and isolate battery negative cable (2) from battery post.
2. Raise and support vehicle. «(Refer to LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE/HOISTING - STANDARD PROCEDURE)»(ref-246906-S06883027062007011000000)
3. On each side of vehicle rear, remove wheel mounting nuts (3), then tire and wheel assembly (1).
4. On each side of vehicle rear, while a helper applies brakes to keep hub from rotating, remove hub nut (1) from half shaft (2).
5. Remove rear exhaust system (2) (dual-outlet exhaust (Scheme 8)). (Refer to «EXHAUST SYSTEM»(ref-246923) ).
6. Remove rear axle differential. «(Refer to DIFFERENTIAL & DRIVELINE/REAR AXLE - 198 MM - REMOVAL)»(ref-246916-S32637523682007011000000) or «(Refer to DIFFERENTIAL & DRIVELINE/REAR AXLE - 210 MM - REMOVAL)»(ref-246916-S10537093332007011000000)
7. Slide each axle half shaft from hub and bearing and remove from vehicle. NOTE: Due to short travel and low spring tension, it is not necessary to lock-out parking brake lever to service parking brake components.
8. Disconnect front parking brake cable (2) at connector (1) to right rear parking brake cable.
9. Remove front parking brake cable (2) from equalizer (4).
10. On each rear disc brake: While holding guide pins from turning, remove disc brake caliper guide pin bolts (2). Remove brake caliper (1) from brake adapter (3) and pads. Guide brake caliper up through suspension, following brake hose path. Support caliper above rear suspension using with bungee cord or wire to keep caliper from overextending brake hose when crossmember is lowered. NOTE: To remove wheel speed sensor connector from body wiring harness connector, move retaining clip (2) and pull sensor connector outward.
11. Remove wheel speed sensor connectors (3 and 4) from body wiring harness connector (1) located in luggage compartment floor pan (2).
12. Unclip left wheel speed sensor cable (3) from routing clip (1) near body connector.
13. On each side of vehicle, remove shock absorber (1) lower mounting bolt (2) and nut (4). 1 - BODY 2 - MARKER (OR CRAYON) 3 - CROSSMEMBER BUSHING FLANGE
14. Carefully mark location of rear crossmember on body at all four mount (bushing) locations using a marker or crayon. Do not use a scratch awl to mark location.
15. Position an extra pair of jack stands under and support forward end of engine cradle to help stabilize vehicle during rear suspension removal/installation.
16. Position under-hoist utility jack or transmission jack (2) under center of rear crossmember (1). Raise jack head to contact crossmember and secure in place. WARNING: Before opening fuel system, review all Warnings and Cautions.
17. Remove fuel filler tube. «(Refer to FUEL SYSTEM/FUEL DELIVERY/FUEL TANK FILLER TUBE - REMOVAL)»(ref-246920-S39552126992007011000000) NOTE: If equipped with AWD, when removing crossmember mounting bolts in following step, be sure to not to misplace spacers (1) between crossmember mounts (2) and body.
18. Remove both front (3) and both rear (2) mounting bolts fastening crossmember (1) in place.
19. Slowly lower crossmember several inches using jack.
20. Remove screw (2) fastening front parking brake cable routing bracket (2) to rear crossmember.
21. Continue to lower jack until crossmember is at a comfortable working level to access link and stabilizer bar fasteners.
22. Remove coil springs and isolators (1, 2 and 5) from spring links.
23. Remove bolt (1) from bushing requiring removal. NOTE: Prior to using Special Tool 9520, lubricate Bolt (1) threads to provide ease of use and promote tool longevity. NOTE: When installing Thrust Bearing (6), be sure to place hardened side toward Bolt head.
24. Assemble tools (See following list) over bushing (Scheme 23) (1) Bolt (2) Nut (3) Washer (4) Receiver 9520-4 (5) Remover 9520-3 (6) Thrust Bearing
25. While holding Nut (2) from rotating, using hand tools, tighten Bolt (1) until Remover (5) comes in contact with bushing and Receiver (4) sets squarely against crossmember.
26. Continue to tighten Bolt (1), pressing bushing out of crossmember.
27. Remove tools with bushing.

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Note. It is important that tapered end (3) of bushing be installed first into forward end of crossmember to ease installation.

Note. When installing Thrust Bearing (7), be sure to place hardened side toward Bolt head.

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1. Insert tapered end of NEW bushing (3) into forward end of crossmember bushing bore.
2. Assemble tools (See following list) through crossmember and bushing as shown on (Scheme 24). (1) Bolt (2) Disc 9520-1 (3) Bushing (4) Nut (5) Washer (6) Installer 9520-2 (7) Thrust Bearing
3. Insert Installer (6) into end of bushing and Disc (2) into opposite end of crossmember bushing bore.
4. While holding Nut (4) from rotating, tighten Bolt (1) using hand tools, pressing bushing into crossmember. Stop when Installer (6) bottoms against bushing bore.
5. Remove tools. CAUTION: Differential mounting bolts (1) must be installed through bushings prior to crossmember installation in vehicle. Bolts cannot be inserted through bushings once crossmember is installed.
6. Insert differential mounting bolt (1) through mount bushing from rear (198 mm axle differential see scheme 50). NOTE: Do not install coil springs on spring links at this time.
7. Raise crossmember using jack until there is about 10 inches (250 mm) clearance to the to body mounting points.
8. Install screw (2) fastening front parking brake cable routing bracket (1) to rear crossmember.
9. Raise crossmember to body mounting points. As crossmember is raised, align shocks (3) with pockets in spring links. Do not install bolts at this time. NOTE: There are four crossmember mounting bolts. Rear mounting bolts (2) are longer than front mounting bolts (3). Do not interchange mounting bolts.
10. Continue to raise crossmember (1) with jack until crossmember mounting bolts (2 and 3) can be installed. Install left side crossmember mounting bolts, but not the right side bolts. 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 (2).
11. 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 (2) Installation. Do not lower jack any further than necessary. NOTE: Before installing coil spring, make sure isolators (1 and 5) are completely installed on ends of spring.
12. Install coil spring (2) with isolators into spring pocket of spring link fitting the lower isolator to the shape of the pocket, then align top of spring with body mount.
13. Carefully raise jack, guiding coil spring and lower end of shock absorber (1) into mounted positions. Once shock absorber (1) lower mounting hole lines up with hole in spring link (3), stop jacking.
14. Install lower shock mounting bolt (2) and nut (4). Do not tighten at this time.
15. If vehicle is equipped with AWD, insert spacers (1) on top of right crossmember mount bushings (2) before crossmember is raised into place. NOTE: There are four crossmember mounting bolts. Rear mounting bolts (2) are longer than front mounting bolts (3). Do not interchange mounting bolts.
16. Raise right side of crossmember (1) into mounted position. Install right side crossmember mounting bolts (2 and 3). Snug, but do not fully tighten bolts at this time.
17. Remove both front and rear crossmember mounting bolts (2 and 3) on left side of vehicle. CAUTION: To avoid damaging other components of vehicle, do not lower crossmember any further than necessary to install coil spring (2).
18. 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 (2) Installation. Do not lower jack any further than necessary. NOTE: Before installing coil spring, make sure isolators (1 and 5) are completely installed on ends of spring.
19. Install coil spring (2) with isolators into spring pocket of spring link fitting the lower isolator to the shape of the pocket, then align top of spring with body mount.
20. Carefully raise jack, guiding coil spring and lower end of shock absorber (1) into mounted positions. Once shock absorber (1) lower mounting hole lines up with hole in spring link (3), stop jacking.
21. Install lower shock mounting bolt (2) and nut (4). Do not tighten at this time.
22. If vehicle is equipped with AWD, insert spacers (1) on top of left crossmember mount bushings (2) before crossmember is raised into place. NOTE: There are four crossmember mounting bolts. Rear mounting bolts (2) are longer than front mounting bolts (3). Do not interchange mounting bolts.
23. Raise left side of crossmember (1) into mounted position. Install left side crossmember mounting bolts (2 and 3). Snug, but do not fully tighten bolts at this time. 1 - BODY 2 - MARKER (OR CRAYON) 3 - CROSSMEMBER BUSHING FLANGE
24. Shift crossmember as necessary to line up mounts (3) with location marks drawn on body (1) before removal.
25. Once mounts are lined up with location marks, on both sides of vehicle, measure distance (1) between the tension link (2) and weld flange (3) on body directly in front of it, just outboard of the front mount bushing (4). This distance must be at least 12 mm to allow proper clearance for suspension movement. If distance is less than 12 mm on either side of vehicle, shift that side of rear crossmember directly rearward until distance is 12 mm or greater. To do so, loosen 3 mounting bolts slightly, leaving one on opposite side of shift snugged to pivot off of. Shift crossmember rearward and snug loosened bolts. Remeasure opposite side to be sure it still maintains minimum 12 mm distance.
26. Tighten all four crossmember mounting bolts (2 and 3) to 180 N.m (133 ft. lbs.) torque.
27. Remove jack (3) from under rear crossmember.
28. Install fuel filler tube. «(Refer to FUEL SYSTEM/FUEL DELIVERY/FUEL TANK FILLER TUBE - INSTALLATION)»(ref-246920-S09802251292007011000000)
29. Clip left rear wheel speed sensor cable (3) to routing clip (1) near body connector.
30. Match left rear wheel speed sensor connector (4) to right sensor connector (3) to make one connector.
31. Insert speed sensor connectors (3 and 4) into body wiring harness connector (1) located in luggage compartment floor pan (2). When installing connector, make sure retaining clip on body connector is properly in place and sensor connector cannot be pulled out.
32. On each rear disc brake: Push caliper guide pins into caliper adapter to clear caliper mounting bosses when installing. Guide caliper and brake hose down through rear suspension, then slide caliper over brake pads and onto caliper adapter (3). CAUTION: Extreme caution should be taken not to cross-thread caliper guide pin bolts (2) when they are installed. Align caliper mounting holes with guide pins, then install guide pin bolts (2). While holding guide pins from turning, tighten bolts to 60 N.m (44 ft. lbs.) torque. Make sure brake hose is properly routed and will not come in contact with suspension components.
33. Route parking brake cable above rear crossmember, then slide cable (2) through equalizer (4) above rear differential. NOTE: Due to short travel and low spring tension, it is not necessary to lock-out parking brake lever to service parking brake components.
34. Connect front parking brake cable (2) at connector (1) to right rear parking brake cable (6).
35. On each side of vehicle, slide an axle half shaft (2) through hub and bearing and install hub nut (1). Do not tighten hub nuts at this time.
36. Install rear axle differential. «(Refer to DIFFERENTIAL & DRIVELINE/REAR AXLE - 198 MM - INSTALLATION)»(ref-246916-S02801355132007011000000) «(Refer to DIFFERENTIAL & DRIVELINE/REAR AXLE - 210 MM - INSTALLATION)»(ref-246916-S34521625822007011000000)
37. While a helper applies brakes to keep hub from turning, tighten hub nut to 213 N.m (157 ft. lbs.) torque.
38. Install rear exhaust system (2) (dual-outlet exhaust see scheme 73). (Refer to «EXHAUST SYSTEM»(ref-246923).
39. Install tire and wheel assemblies (1). Tighten wheel mounting nuts (3) to 150 N.m (110 ft. lbs.) torque. «(Refer to TIRES/WHEELS - INSTALLATION)»(ref-246926-S21024494472007011000000)
40. Lower vehicle.
41. Connect battery negative cable (2) to battery post. It is important that this is performed properly. «(Refer to ELECTRICAL/BATTERY SYSTEM - STANDARD PROCEDURE)»(ref-246907-S06752275242007011000000)
42. Pump brake pedal several times to ensure vehicle has a firm brake pedal before moving vehicle.
43. Position vehicle on alignment rack/drive-on lift. Raise vehicle as necessary to access mounting bolts.
44. Tighten shock absorber lower mounting bolt nuts (4) to 72 N.m (53 ft. lbs.) torque.
45. Perform wheel alignment. «(Refer to SUSPENSION/WHEEL ALIGNMENT - STANDARD PROCEDURE)»(ref-246927-S10951687702007011000000)

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1. Disconnect and isolate battery negative cable (2) from battery post.
2. Raise and support vehicle. «(Refer to LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE/HOISTING - STANDARD PROCEDURE)»(ref-246906-S06883027062007011000000)
3. On each side of vehicle rear, remove wheel mounting nuts (3), then tire and wheel assembly (1).
4. Remove rear exhaust system (2) (dual-outlet exhaust see scheme 79). (Refer to «EXHAUST SYSTEM»(ref-246923).
5. Apply alignment index marks (3) to the propeller shaft rubber coupler (1) and axle flange (2).
6. Remove three propeller shaft coupler-to-axle flange bolts and nuts.
7. Support propeller shaft (2) using a bungee cord (1). Attach ends of cord to fuel tank straps (Scheme 28) NOTE: Due to short travel and low spring tension, it is not necessary to lock-out parking brake lever to service parking brake components.
8. Disconnect front parking brake cable (2) at connector (1) to right rear parking brake cable.
9. Remove front parking brake cable (2) from equalizer (4).
10. On each rear disc brake: While holding guide pins from turning, remove disc brake caliper guide pin bolts (2). Remove brake caliper (1) from brake adapter (3) and pads. Guide brake caliper up through suspension, following brake hose path. Support caliper above rear suspension using with bungee cord or wire to keep caliper from overextending brake hose when crossmember is lowered. NOTE: To remove wheel speed sensor connector from body wiring harness connector, move retaining clip (2) and pull sensor connector outward.
11. Remove wheel speed sensor connectors (3 and 4) from body wiring harness connector (1) located in luggage compartment floor pan (2).
12. Unclip left wheel speed sensor cable (3) from routing clip (1) near body connector.
13. On each side of vehicle, remove shock absorber (1) lower mounting bolt (2) and nut (4). 1 - BODY 2 - MARKER (OR CRAYON) 3 - CROSSMEMBER BUSHING FLANGE
14. Carefully mark location of rear crossmember on body at all four mount (bushing) locations using a marker or crayon. Do not use a scratch awl to mark location.
15. Position an extra pair of jack stands under and support forward end of engine cradle to help stabilize vehicle during rear suspension removal/installation.
16. Position under-hoist utility jack or transmission jack (3) under center of rear axle differential (1). Raise jack head to contact differential and secure in place. When securing crossmember to jack, be sure not to secure stabilizer bar. WARNING: Before opening fuel system, review all Warnings and Cautions.
17. Remove fuel filler tube. «(Refer to FUEL SYSTEM/FUEL DELIVERY/FUEL TANK FILLER TUBE - REMOVAL)»(ref-246920-S39552126992007011000000) NOTE: If equipped with AWD, when removing crossmember mounting bolts in following step, be sure to not to misplace spacers (1) between crossmember mounts (2) and body.
18. Remove both front (3) and both rear (2) mounting bolts fastening crossmember (1) in place.
19. Slowly lower crossmember using jack. Do not lower jack at a fast rate. Lower just enough to allow propeller shaft removal from rear axle differential. Do not lower jack any further than necessary. Slide propeller shaft out of rear axle differential and allow bungee cord previously installed to support.
20. Slowly lower crossmember several inches.
21. Remove screw (2) fastening front parking brake cable routing bracket (2) to rear crossmember.
22. Continue to lower jack until crossmember is at a comfortable working level to access bushings. Support rear suspension assembly using jack stands to help stabilize assembly during bushing service.
23. Remove coil springs (2) with isolators (1 and 5) from spring links (4). 1 - MARKER OR CRAYON 2 - CROSSMEMBER 3 - BUSHING CAN FLANGE
24. As an installation reference, carefully mark location of bushing requiring removal on crossmember (around bushing can flange) using a marker or crayon. Do not use a scratch awl to mark location.
25. Remove nut and bolt (1) fastening compression link (3) to crossmember.
26. Remove travel limiter (2) from bushing inner metal sleeve (1). To do so, use an appropriate grinding tool to remove inner metal sleeve material until limiter can be safely removed.
27. Slide Support (2), Special Tool 9031-9, into end of crossmember (3) surrounding bushing bore (Scheme 33)
28. Snug set-screws (1) securing Support (2) to crossmember.
29. Insert Brace (1), Special Tool 9031-10, between Support 9031-9 (3) and bushing bore flange (2) matching step in Brace to bore flange.
30. Snug set-screws (2) against Brace 9031-10. Do not overtighten set-screws as they will distort and bend bushing bore flange. NOTE: Prior to using Press (1), Special Tool C-4212F, lubricate screw-drive threads to provide ease of use and promote tool longevity.
31. Assemble tools (See following list) over bushing (Scheme 36) Ensure Remover lies between ridges (3) on bushing to properly contact bushing can. (1) Press C-4212F (2) Remover 9031-5A (4) Receiver 9031-8A
32. Tighten Press (1) screw-drive, pressing bushing out of crossmember.
33. Remove all tools.

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1. Position bushing on crossmember bushing bore aligning bushing can flange with reference marks applied during removal.
2. Assemble tools (See following list) over bushing and crossmember (Scheme 38) (2) Receiver 9031-6 (3) Press C-4212F (4) Installer 9031-7A NOTE: Ensure Installer (3), Special Tool 9031-7, is positioned that it will clear compression link bracket (1) while bushing is being installed.
3. Tighten Press (2) screw-drive, pressing bushing into crossmember. Install bushing until bushing can flange contacts surface of crossmember.
4. Remove tools.
5. Verify bushing closely lines up with reference marks applied during removal.
6. Install bolt and nut (1) as shown fastening compression link (3) to crossmember. see scheme 106 Do not tighten bolt at this time. NOTE: Do not reinstall coil springs on spring links at this time. Install as directed in later steps.
7. Raise crossmember using jack until there is about 10 inches clearance to the to body mounting points.
8. Install screw (2) fastening front parking brake cable routing bracket (1) to rear crossmember.
9. Raise crossmember to body mounting points. As crossmember is raised, slide propeller shaft (1) onto rear axle differential flange (2) and align shock absorbers with pockets in spring links. NOTE: There are four crossmember mounting bolts. Rear mounting bolts (2) are longer than front mounting bolts (3). Do not interchange mounting bolts.
10. Continue to raise crossmember (1) with jack until crossmember mounting bolts (2 and 3) can be installed. Install left side crossmember mounting bolts, but not the right side bolts. 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 (2).
11. 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 (2) Installation. Do not lower jack any further than necessary. NOTE: Before installing coil spring, make sure isolators (1 and 5) are completely installed on ends of spring.
12. Install coil spring (2) with isolators into spring pocket of spring link fitting the lower isolator to the shape of the pocket, then align top of spring with body mount.
13. Carefully raise jack, guiding coil spring and lower end of shock absorber (1) into mounted positions. Once shock absorber (1) lower mounting hole lines up with hole in spring link (3), stop jacking.
14. Install lower shock mounting bolt (2) and nut (4). Do not tighten at this time.
15. If vehicle is equipped with AWD, insert spacers (1) on top of right crossmember mount bushings (2) before crossmember is raised into place. NOTE: There are four crossmember mounting bolts. Rear mounting bolts (2) are longer than front mounting bolts (3). Do not interchange mounting bolts.
16. Raise right side of crossmember (1) into mounted position. Install right side crossmember mounting bolts (2 and 3). Snug, but do not fully tighten bolts at this time.
17. Remove both front and rear crossmember mounting bolts (2 and 3) on left side of vehicle. CAUTION: To avoid damaging other components of vehicle, do not lower crossmember any further than necessary to install coil spring (2).
18. 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 (2) Installation. Do not lower jack any further than necessary. NOTE: Before installing coil spring, make sure isolators (1 and 5) are completely installed on ends of spring.
19. Install coil spring (2) with isolators into spring pocket of spring link fitting the lower isolator to the shape of the pocket, then align top of spring with body mount.
20. Carefully raise jack, guiding coil spring and lower end of shock absorber (1) into mounted positions. Once shock absorber (1) lower mounting hole lines up with hole in spring link (3), stop jacking.
21. Install lower shock mounting bolt (2) and nut (4). Do not tighten at this time.
22. If vehicle is equipped with AWD, insert spacers (1) on top of left crossmember mount bushings (2) before crossmember is raised into place. NOTE: There are four crossmember mounting bolts. Rear mounting bolts (2) are longer than front mounting bolts (3). Do not interchange mounting bolts.
23. Raise left side of crossmember (1) into mounted position. Install left side crossmember mounting bolts (2 and 3). Snug, but do not fully tighten bolts at this time. 1 - BODY 2 - MARKER (OR CRAYON) 3 - CROSSMEMBER BUSHING FLANGE
24. Shift crossmember as necessary to line up mounts (3) with location marks drawn on body (1) before removal.
25. Once mounts are lined up with location marks, on both sides of vehicle, measure distance (1) between the tension link (2) and weld flange (3) on body directly in front of it, just outboard of the front mount bushing (4). This distance must be at least 12 mm to allow proper clearance for suspension movement. If distance is less than 12 mm on either side of vehicle, shift that side of rear crossmember directly rearward until distance is 12 mm or greater. To do so, loosen 3 mounting bolts slightly, leaving one on opposite side of shift snugged to pivot off of. Shift crossmember rearward and snug loosened bolts. Remeasure opposite side to be sure it still maintains minimum 12 mm distance.
26. Tighten all four crossmember mounting bolts (2 and 3) to 180 N.m (133 ft. lbs.) torque.
27. Remove jack (3) from under rear axle differential.
28. Remove bungee cord (1) supporting propeller shaft (2).
29. Align propeller shaft index marks (3) placed upon removal. Install propeller shaft rear coupler-to-axle flange bolts and nuts by hand. Tighten propeller shaft rear coupler-to-axle flange bolts to 81 N.m (60 ft. lbs.) torque.
30. Install fuel filler tube. «(Refer to FUEL SYSTEM/FUEL DELIVERY/FUEL TANK FILLER TUBE - INSTALLATION)»(ref-246920-S09802251292007011000000)
31. Clip left rear wheel speed sensor cable (3) to routing clip (1) near body connector.
32. Match left rear wheel speed sensor connector (4) to right sensor connector (3) to make one connector.
33. Insert speed sensor connectors (3 and 4) into body wiring harness connector (1) located in luggage compartment floor pan (2). When installing connector, make sure retaining clip on body connector is properly in place and sensor connector cannot be pulled out.
34. On each rear disc brake: CAUTION: Extreme caution should be taken not to cross-thread caliper guide pin bolts (2) when they are installed. Push caliper guide pins into caliper adapter to clear caliper mounting bosses when installing. Guide caliper and brake hose down through rear suspension, then slide caliper over brake pads and onto caliper adapter (3). Align caliper mounting holes with guide pins, then install guide pin bolts (2). While holding guide pins from turning, tighten bolts to 60 N.m (44 ft. lbs.) torque. Make sure brake hose is properly routed and will not come in contact with suspension components.
35. Route parking brake cable above rear crossmember, then slide cable (2) through equalizer (4) above rear differential. NOTE: Due to short travel and low spring tension, it is not necessary to lock-out parking brake lever to service parking brake components.
36. Connect front parking brake cable (2) at connector (1) to right rear parking brake cable (6).
37. Install rear exhaust system (2) (dual-outlet exhaust see scheme 129). (Refer to «EXHAUST SYSTEM»(ref-246923).
38. Install tire and wheel assemblies (1). Tighten wheel mounting nuts (3) to 150 N.m (110 ft. lbs.) torque. «(Refer to TIRES/WHEELS - INSTALLATION)»(ref-246926-S21024494472007011000000)
39. Lower vehicle until rear wheels are just above floor level.
40. Apply parking brake lever. Release lever, then reapply.
41. Check to make sure rear wheels will not rotate with lever applied.
42. Lower vehicle.
43. Connect battery negative cable (2) to battery post. It is important that this is performed properly. «(Refer to ELECTRICAL/BATTERY SYSTEM - STANDARD PROCEDURE)»(ref-246907-S06752275242007011000000)
44. Pump brake pedal several times to ensure vehicle has a firm brake pedal before moving vehicle.
45. Position vehicle on alignment rack/drive-on lift. Raise vehicle as necessary to access mounting bolts.
46. Tighten shock absorber lower mounting bolt nuts (4) to 72 N.m (53 ft. lbs.) torque.
47. Tighten compression link bolt and nut (1) at crossmember to 85 N.m (63 ft. lbs.) torque.
48. Perform wheel alignment. «(Refer to SUSPENSION/WHEEL ALIGNMENT - STANDARD PROCEDURE)»(ref-246927-S10951687702007011000000)

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1. Disconnect and isolate battery negative cable (2) from battery post.
2. Raise and support vehicle. «(Refer to LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE/HOISTING - STANDARD PROCEDURE)»(ref-246906-S06883027062007011000000)
3. On each side of vehicle rear, remove wheel mounting nuts (3), then tire and wheel assembly (1).
4. Remove rear exhaust system (2) (dual-outlet exhaust see scheme 136). (Refer to «EXHAUST SYSTEM»(ref-246923).
5. Apply alignment index marks (3) to the propeller shaft rubber coupler (1) and axle flange (2).
6. Remove three propeller shaft coupler-to-axle flange bolts and nuts.
7. Support propeller shaft (2) using a bungee cord (1). Attach ends of cord to fuel tank straps see scheme 139 NOTE: Due to short travel and low spring tension, it is not necessary to lock-out parking brake lever to service parking brake components.
8. Disconnect front parking brake cable (2) at connector (1) to right rear parking brake cable.
9. Remove front parking brake cable (2) from equalizer (4).
10. On each rear disc brake: While holding guide pins from turning, remove disc brake caliper guide pin bolts (2). Remove brake caliper (1) from brake adapter (3) and pads. Guide brake caliper up through suspension, following brake hose path. Support caliper above rear suspension using with bungee cord or wire to keep caliper from overextending brake hose when crossmember is lowered. NOTE: To remove wheel speed sensor connector from body wiring harness connector, move retaining clip (2) and pull sensor connector outward.
11. Remove wheel speed sensor connectors (3 and 4) from body wiring harness connector (1) located in luggage compartment floor pan (2).
12. Unclip left wheel speed sensor cable (3) from routing clip (1) near body connector.
13. On each side of vehicle, remove shock absorber (1) lower mounting bolt (2) and nut (4). 1 - BODY 2 - MARKER (OR CRAYON) 3 - CROSSMEMBER BUSHING FLANGE
14. Carefully mark location of rear crossmember on body at all four mount (bushing) locations using a marker or crayon. Do not use a scratch awl to mark location.
15. Position an extra pair of jack stands under and support forward end of engine cradle to help stabilize vehicle during rear suspension removal/installation.
16. Position under-hoist utility jack or transmission jack (3) under center of rear axle differential (1). Raise jack head to contact differential and secure in place. When securing crossmember to jack, be sure not to secure stabilizer bar. WARNING: Before opening fuel system, review all Warnings and Cautions.
17. Remove fuel filler tube. «(Refer to FUEL SYSTEM/FUEL DELIVERY/FUEL TANK FILLER TUBE - REMOVAL)»(ref-246920-S39552126992007011000000) NOTE: If equipped with AWD, when removing crossmember mounting bolts in following step, be sure to not to misplace spacers (1) between crossmember mounts (2) and body.
18. Remove both front (3) and both rear (2) mounting bolts fastening crossmember (1) in place.
19. Slowly lower crossmember using jack. Do not lower jack at a fast rate. Lower just enough to allow propeller shaft removal from rear axle differential. Do not lower jack any further than necessary. Slide propeller shaft out of rear axle differential and allow bungee cord previously installed to support.
20. Slowly lower crossmember several inches.
21. Remove screw (2) fastening front parking brake cable routing bracket (2) to rear crossmember.
22. Continue to lower jack until crossmember is at a comfortable working level to access bushings. Support rear suspension assembly using jack stands to help stabilize assembly during bushing service.
23. Remove coil springs (2) with isolators (1 and 5) from spring links (4). 1 - BUSHING CAN FLANGE 2 - MARKER OR CRAYON 3 - CROSSMEMBER
24. As an installation reference, carefully mark location of bushing requiring removal on crossmember (around bushing can flange) using a marker or crayon. Do not use a scratch awl to mark location.
25. Slide Support (2), Special Tool 9031-11, into end of crossmember (3) surrounding bushing bore (Scheme 41)
26. Snug set-screws (1) securing Support (2) to crossmember.
27. Insert Brace (1), Special Tool 9031-12, between Support 9031-11 (3) and bushing bore flange (2) matching angle cut in Brace to bore flange.
28. Snug set-screws (1) against Brace 9031-12. Do not overtighten set-screws as they will distort and bend bushing bore flange. NOTE: Prior to using Press (1), Special Tool C-4212F, lubricate screw-drive threads to provide ease of use and promote tool longevity.
29. Assemble tools (See following list) over bushing (Scheme 44) (1) Press C-4212F (2) Remover 9031-2 (3) Receiver 9031-1
30. Tighten Press (1) screw-drive, pressing bushing out of crossmember.
31. Remove all tools.