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Installation Procedure

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  1. Place the rear axle on the hydraulic jack stand with DT-50187  supporter.
  2. Install the rear coil spring lower insulators to the rear axle.
    3. Fig 1: Body Retaining Bolts
    GM2327404Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. Using the hydraulic jack stand, raise the rear axle to the correct position.
  4. Hand tighten all rear axle to body retaining bolts (1).
    5. Fig 2: View Of DT-20187
    GM2327399Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    The rear axle to body retaining bolts must be tightened with the axle at the correct suspension height.

  5. Using the two rear adapters of the DT-50187  supporter and the hydraulic jack stand, raise the rear axle to the proper suspension height specification (B: 357.2 mm, 14.06 in) by measuring the vertical distance between the center of wheel and bottom edge of the wheelhouse.
    6. CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  6. Tighten completely the axle to body retaining bolts to 170 N.m (125 lb ft).
  7. Lower the hydraulic jack stand.
  8. Install the rear springs.
    9. Fig 3: Hydraulic Jack Stand And DT-50187
    GM2327429Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Support the rear axle with the two rear adapters of the DT-50187  supporter, and install the shock absorber strut to rear axle retaining bolts to the rear axle. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement .
    10. Fig 4: Rear Axle Retaining Nuts And Backing Plates As An Assembly
    GM2327431Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  10. Lower the hydraulic jack stand and remove the DT-50187  supporter.
  11. Install the wheel bearing/hubs, the brakes and backing plates as an assembly to the rear axle.
  12. Install the wheel bearing/hub and spindle assembly to rear axle retaining nuts (1) to both sides.
  13. Install the rear wheel cylinder pipes to the rear brake hose. Refer to Rear Brake Hose Replacement .
  14. Install both of the rear wheel speed sensors, if equipped with ABS. Refer to Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement .
  15. Connect the parking brake cables to the equalizer and install three parking brake cable clamps for both of the cables. Refer to Parking Brake Cable Replacement .
  16. Adjust the park brake cable tension. Refer to Parking Brake Adjustment .
  17. Install park brake lever boot.
  18. Bleed the hydraulic brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Manual) , Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Pressure) .
  19. Install the rear tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  20. Verify the rear wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Specifications .
  21. Lower the vehicle.
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