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CROSSMEMBER, Rear: Removal

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  1. Remove the rear axle differential or Refer to REMOVAL , and REMOVAL .
  2. Separate the rear brake cables from the front cable as necessary. Refer to CABLE, PARKING BRAKE, REAR, REMOVAL .
  3. Remove the bolt and the parking brake cable guide bracket.
  4. Disconnect the shock wire harness and unclip the wire harness from the rear crossmember.
  5. Remove fuel filler tube

    Refer to TUBE, FUEL TANK FILLER, REMOVAL .

    WARNING:

    Before opening fuel system, review all Warnings and Cautions.

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  6. On each side of vehicle, remove shock absorber lower bolt (2) and nut (4)
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  7. Using a grease pencil or equivalent, mark the position (2) of the rear suspension crossmember at all four isolator bushing (3) locations to aid in installation.
  8. Position an extra pair of jack stands under and support forward end of engine cradle to help stabilize vehicle during rear suspension removal/installation.
  9. Using a suitable lifting device, support the rear suspension crossmember.
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    NOTE:

    The rear springs can be lowered with the rear suspension crossmember. Installation of the rear suspension crossmember will require the rear springs to be installed after the crossmember is bolted properly into the vehicle.

  10. Remove the four bolts (2 and 3).
  11. Remove the retainer plates (4).
  12. Slowly lower the rear suspension crossmember (1) and guide the brake calipers up through the suspension, following brake hose path. Support the calipers above the crossmember with wire when the crossmember is lowered.
    NOTE:

    The crossmember isolators can be serviced without removing any additional components.

  13. If necessary, remove the isolators from the crossmember. Refer to ISOLATOR, REAR CROSSMEMBER, SPRING LINK, REMOVAL .
  14. If necessary, remove the rear stabilizer bar from the crossmember. Refer to STABILIZER BAR, REAR SUSPENSION, REMOVAL .
  15. If necessary, remove the spring link from the crossmember. Refer to LINK, TOE, REMOVAL .
  16. If necessary, remove the toe link from the crossmember. Refer to LINK, TOE, REMOVAL .
  17. If necessary, remove the camber link from the crossmember. Refer to LINK, TOE, REMOVAL .
  18. If necessary remove the rear knuckle from the crossmember. Refer to KNUCKLE, REAR, REMOVAL .
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