Isolator, Rear CROSSMEMBER, Differential: Installation
| 1 - Screw Assembly 8838 |
| 2 - Isolator |
| 3 - Remover/Installer, Bushing 9520-2 |
| 4 - Remover/Installer 8173-3 |
| 5 - Rear Suspension Crossmember |
| 6 - Remover/Installer, Bushing 9031-7A |
NOTE:
Prior to using special tools, lubricate Screw Assembly (special tool #8838-2, Screw Assembly) (1) threads to provide ease of use and promote tool longevity.
NOTE:
When installing thrust bearing, be sure to place hardened side toward bolt head.
NOTE:
A mixture of soap and water may be used to aid installation of the isolator.
- Assemble tools over isolator as shown.
- While holding Nut (4) from rotating, tighten Screw Assembly (special tool #8838-2, Screw Assembly) (1) using hand tools , pressing isolator (2) into crossmember (4). Stop when the isolator (2) bottoms against Remover/Installer, Bushing (special tool #9031-7A, Installer, Bushing).
- Remove tools.
- Carefully raise rear axle.
- Install two rear axle-to-crossmember bolts (1) and torque to 135 Nm (100 ft. lbs.).
- Install rear axle forward mount isolator bolt/nut (1) and torque to 135 Nm (100 ft. lbs.).
- Position the stabilizer bar (2) and install the upper and lower stabilizer bar to cradle bolts (1) and tighten to 110 Nm (81 ft. lbs.).
- Install the exhaust if necessary Refer to TAILPIPE, EXHAUST, INSTALLATION .