Removal

REMOVAL





1. Remove spare tire from the vehicle.
2. Remove the upper suspension bracket nuts.
3. Raise vehicle on jack stands or centered on a frame contact type hoist.
4. Remove rear wheels/tires.
5. If equipped, remove the rear drive module from the vehicle Removal.




6. Make a reference mark on the toe link cam (3), remove the toe link cam bolt and nut (1) attaching the toe link (2) to the rear suspension cross-member.




7. Loosen the Nut (3) at the knuckle and remove the bolt (4) attaching the upper control arm to the rear suspension cross-member.




8. Remove the lower control arm Rear Lower Control Arm - Removal.




9. Support the knuckle and all of the attaching parts using strong cord or wire.




10. Remove the wheel speed sensor bracket bolt.
11. Disconnect the ground strap from the muffler.
12. Remove the extension pipe, muffler and tail pipe from the vehicle Removal - Exhaust System.




13. Remove the stabilizer bar bolts from the rear suspension cross-member Rear Stabilizer Bar - Removal.




14. Remove the lower nut (3) from the rear suspension bracket from the body and rear suspension cross-member.




15. Position a transmission jack under the center of the rear suspension cross-member to support and lower it during removal. Remove the four bolts attaching the rear suspension cross-member to rear frame rails.




16. Lower the rear suspension cross-member.