Rear Suspension

Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Replacement (GNC)

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle Service and Repair.

2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation Removal and Replacement.

3. Remove the rear muffler assembly. Refer to Exhaust Muffler Replacement (Dual) Exhaust Muffler Replacement (Dual)Exhaust Muffler Replacement (Single) Exhaust Muffler Replacement (Single).

4. Remove the rear suspension control arm bolts from the body. Refer to Rear Suspension Control Arm Replacement Rear Suspension Control Arm Replacement.

5. Remove the rear spring. Refer to Rear Spring, Insulator, and Jounce Bumper Replacement Rear Suspension.

6. Remove the park brake cables from the rear suspension support. Refer to Parking Brake Rear Cable Replacement Removal and Replacement.

7. Without disconnecting the hydraulic brake hose from the caliper, remove and support the brake calliper. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Replacement Rear Brake Caliper Replacement.

8. Remove the lower shock absorber fasteners. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement (GNC) Shock Absorber Replacement (GNC).

9. Support and secure adjustable jack stands to the rear support.

10. Mark up support position to body with spray paint.




11. Remove the mounting bolts (1) for the support. Refer to Rear Suspension Support Replacement .

12. Lower the support enough to gain access to the rear stabilizer shaft insulator clamps mounting bolts.




13. Remove the stabilizer shaft (1) from the stabilizer shaft link (2). Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement (GNC) Rear Suspension.





Note:

* Change one insulator at the time to ensure the right position and angle.

* DO NOT reuse the bracket bolt. Discard and use NEW bolts only.

14. Remove the bracket bolt (1), the bracket (2) and the insulator (3).

Installation Procedure




1. Install the insulator (3), the bracket (2), on the stabilizer shaft (4).

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

2. Install the NEW bolts (1) and tighten to:

* First Pass: 22 Nm(16 lb ft).

* Final Pass: plus 30 degrees.




3. Install the stabilizer shaft (1) to stabilizer shaft link (2). Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement (GNC) Rear Suspension.

4. Raise the rear support back into position.




5. Install the rear support bolts (1). Refer to Rear Suspension Support Replacement .

6. Install the lower shock absorber mounting bolts. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement (GNC) Shock Absorber Replacement (GNC).

7. Install the rear brake callipers. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Replacement Rear Brake Caliper Replacement.

8. Install the rear suspension control arm bolts to the body. Refer to Rear Suspension Control Arm Replacement Rear Suspension Control Arm Replacement.

9. Install the rear springs. Refer to Rear Spring, Insulator, and Jounce Bumper Replacement Rear Suspension.

10. Remove the adjustable jack stands from the rear support.

11. Install the park brake cables on the rear suspension support. Refer to Parking Brake Rear Cable Replacement Removal and Replacement.

12. Install the rear muffler assembly. Refer to Exhaust Muffler Replacement (Dual) Exhaust Muffler Replacement (Dual)Exhaust Muffler Replacement (Single) Exhaust Muffler Replacement (Single).

13. Install the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation Removal and Replacement.

14. Lower the vehicle.