Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Cadillac SRX. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

With the aid from an assistant, position and secure the new rear frame (2) on the engine support fixture.

Fig 1: View Of Support Table
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Install the following components to the rear frame assembly.
- Differential Replacement
- Rear Brake Rotor Replacement
- Rear Brake Caliper Replacement (JE5, JL9)
- Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement
- Trailing Arm Replacement
- Adjustment Link Replacement
- Stabilizer Shaft Replacement
- Parking Brake Rear Cable Replacement - Left Side or Parking Brake Rear Cable Replacement - Right Side
- The rear brake pipes
- Upper Control Arm Replacement
- Lower Control Arm Replacement
- Electronic Suspension Rear Position Sensor Replacement
Index the rear coil springs to the spring insulators.
IMPORTANT: The rear coil springs need to be indexed into the lower spring insulators prior to assembly.
Ensure the intermediate park brake cable is positioned over left side frame assembly on the left side.
IMPORTANT: Ensure the intermediate brake cable is clear of the front frame to body mount prior to securing the frame bolts.
Lower the vehicle to the frame.
Position the coil springs (3) to the upper spring insulator (2).

Fig 2: View Of Rear Locator Sleeves, Upper Spring Insulator & Coil Springs
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Index the rear side frame mounts to the rear locator sleeves (1) located on the body.
Lower the vehicle until the frame mounts contact the body rail.
Install the rear frame washers and anchor bolts.
Tighten:
- Tighten the front bolts to 265 N.m (195 lb ft).
- Tighten the rear bolts to 191 N.m (141 lb ft).
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .

Fig 3: View Of Frame-To-Body Mounting Bolts & Washers
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Raise the vehicle.
Remove the J 39580 from under the vehicle. See Special Tools .
Install the support fixture (3) in order to raise the lower control arms for ease of lower shock bolt installation (2).

Fig 4: Supporting Control Arm Using Support Fixture
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Install the lower shock bolt (2).
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 150 N.m (111 lb ft).
Repeat step 13 for the other side.
Remove the support fixture (3).
Connect the intermediate park brake cable (2) to the rear park brake cable connector (1).

Fig 5: View Of Rear Park Brake Cable Connector & Intermediate Park Brake Cable
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Connect the intermediate park brake cable (2) to the front park brake cable connector.

Fig 6: View Of Park Brake Cable
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Position the brake pipe bracket (2) to the body studs.

Fig 7: View Of Intermediate Brake Hose Assembly & Mounting Nuts
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Install the brake pipe bracket retaining nuts (1).
Tighten: Tighten the nuts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
Connect the rear brake lines (1) at the forward rear wheelhouse.
Tighten: Tighten the lines to 27 N.m (20 lb ft).

Fig 8: View Of Rear Brake Pipe Lines
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Connect the head lamp leveling sensor harness connector.
Connect the head lamp leveling wiring harness to the frame.
Connect the rear suspension position sensor harness connector.
Connect the rear suspension position sensor harness to the frame.
Connect the ABS wiring harness to the upper control arms.
Connect the rear wheel speed sensor harness connectors.

Fig 9: View Of Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Electrical Connectors
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Secure the electrical harness retainer clips to the park brake cables.
Install the propeller shaft to the differential. Refer to Rear Propeller Shaft Replacement (RWD) .
Install the exhaust system. Refer to Exhaust System Replacement .
Install the rear wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
Lower the vehicle.
Bleed the hydraulic brake system.
Align the vehicle. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement .