Installation Procedure

Fig 1: View Of Support Table

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With the aid from an assistant, position and secure the new rear frame on the engine support fixture.
Install the following components to the rear frame assembly:
- Differential Replacement in Rear Drive Axle
- Rear Brake Rotor Replacement in Disc Brakes
- Rear Brake Caliper Replacement (JL9, JE5) in Disc Brakes
- Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement in Rear Suspension
- Trailing Arm Replacement in Rear Suspension
- Adjustment Link Replacement in Rear Suspension
- Stabilizer Shaft Replacement in Rear Suspension
- Parking Brake Rear Cable Replacement - Left Side or Parking Brake Rear Cable Replacement - Right Side in Park Brake
- The rear brake pipes
- Upper Control Arm Replacement in Rear Suspension
- Lower Control Arm Replacement in Rear Suspension
- Headlamp Leveling Rear Suspension Height Sensor Replacement in Lighting Systems

IMPORTANT: The rear coil springs need to be indexed into the lower spring insulators prior to assembly.

IMPORTANT: Ensure the intermediate brake cable is clear of the front frame to body mount prior to securing the frame bolts.

Ensure the intermediate park brake cable is positioned over left side frame assembly on the left side.
Lower the vehicle to the frame.

Fig 2: View Of Rear Locator Sleeves, Upper Spring Insulator & Coil Springs

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Fig 3: Locating Frame-To-Bolt Mounting Bolts & Washers

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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.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

Install the rear frame washers (3) and anchor bolts (4).
Tighten:
- Tighten the front bolts to 265 N.m (195 lb ft).
- Tighten the rear bolts to 191 N.m (141 lb ft).
Raise the vehicle.
Remove the J 39580 . See Special Tools .

Fig 4: Supporting Control Arm Using Support Fixture

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Install the support fixture (3) in order to raise the lower control arms for ease of lower shock bolt installation (2).
Install the lower shock bolt.
Tighten: Tighten the bolt (2) to 150 N.m (111 lb ft).
Repeat the above step for the other side.
Remove the support fixture (3).

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 rear park brake cable connector (1).

Fig 6: View Of Park Brake Cable

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Connect the intermediate park brake cable (2) to the front park brake cable connector.

Fig 7: View Of Intermediate Brake Hose Assembly & Mounting Nuts

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Position the brake pipe bracket (2) to the body studs.
Install the brake pipe bracket retaining nuts (1).
Tighten: Tighten the nuts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

Fig 8: View Of Rear Brake Pipe Lines

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Connect the rear brake lines (1) at the forward rear wheelhouse.
Tighten: Tighten the lines to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).

Fig 9: View Of Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Electrical Connectors

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Connect the rear WSS electrical connectors.
Secure the electrical harness retainer clips to the park brake cables.
Install the rear wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
Install the rear suspension bracket. Refer to Rear Suspension Bracket Replacement .
Lower the vehicle.
Bleed the hydraulic brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Manual) in Hydraulic Brakes.
Align the vehicle. Refer to Measuring Wheel Alignment in Wheel Alignment.