Installation Procedure
- Lubricate the seal and O-rings on the solenoid.
- Install a new solenoid (2) with the NEW seal (1).
- Install a new module to differential seal (3).
- Install the new module, make sure to align the new module to the actuator solenoid connector.
- Connect both wiring harness connectors to the module.
- Install the screws and tighten to 6 N.m (53 lb in)
- Route and position the wiring harness through the suspension cradle.
- Connect the ride height sensor electrical connector.
- Install the wiring harness to the suspension assembly.
- Using care, raise the suspension cradle into position.
- Install the rear cradle bolt hand tight.
- Position the front cradle reinforcement bracket and install the front cradle support bracket bolts hand tight.
- Torque the front cradle bolt and rear cradle bolts to:
- First Pass 90 N.m (66 lb ft)
- Second Pass plus 180 degrees
- Final Pass plus 15 degrees
- Torque the front cradle reinforcement bracket bolts to:
- First Pass 150 N.m (111 lb ft)
- Second Pass plus 30 degrees
- Final Pass plus 15 degrees
- Route the air bag pump electrical connector between the cradle and sway bar and connect.
- Install the ABS sensor.
- Using a support stand or equivalent, compress the suspension to align the strut to the body. Tighten the bolts to 100 N.m (74 lb ft).
- Connect the strut electrical connector.
- Install the brake caliper.
- Connect the ABS sensor, control module and, if equipped, integrated braking assist electrical connectors to the body side wiring harness.
- Install the rear wheelhouse liner. Refer to Rear Wheelhouse Liner Replacement
- Lower the vehicle.
- Re-inflate the suspension air bags. Refer to Air Suspension System Depressurization and Pressurization
- Program the rear differential clutch control module. Refer to Control Module References .
NOTE:
When installing the solenoid into the differential, the electrical connector should be aiming downwards at the 6 O'clock position in order to align the rear differential clutch control module properly.
CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution .
NOTE:
When re-installing the brake caliper, it may be required to compress the caliper by turning the parking brake cable adjustment screw clockwise at the electric parking brake control module.