CROSSMEMBER, Rear: Removal
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- On each side of vehicle rear, remove wheels. Refer to WHEELS, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Remove the rear driveshaft. Refer to SHAFT, DRIVE, REAR, REMOVAL
.NOTE:
Front rotor shown, rear rotor similar.
- Bottom caliper pistons into the caliper.
- Remove the brake caliper tension clip (1) by pressing rearward on the front of the clip (2) while pulling the clip out (3) from the caliper.
- Remove the caliper slide dust bolt shields and loosen the brake caliper slide bolts (guide pins) (1).CAUTION:
Never allow the disc brake caliper to hang from the brake hose. Damage to the brake hose will result. Provide a suitable support to hang the caliper securely.
- Remove the brake caliper (2) from the caliper adapter (3) and hang the brake caliper (2).
- Disconnect the brake cable end from the equalizer (3).
- Disconnect both wheel speed sensor wiring connectors (1) from the wiring harness connectors (2).
- Support the outboard end of the lower control arm with a suitable holding fixture.
- Remove the lower shock bolt and nut (3).
- Lower the support on the outboard end of the lower control arm just enough to tilt the shock (1) into position for removal between the front and rear arms of the lower control arm.
1 - BODY 2 - MARKER (OR CRAYON) 3 - CROSSMEMBER BUSHING FLANGE - Carefully mark location of rear crossmember on body at all four mount (bushing) locations using a marker or crayon. Do not use a scratch awl to mark location.
- Position an extra pair of jack stands under and support forward end of engine cradle to help stabilize vehicle during rear suspension removal/installation.
- Position under-hoist utility jack or transmission jack (2) under center of rear crossmember (1). Raise jack head to contact crossmember and secure in place. When securing crossmember to jack, be sure not to secure stabilizer bar.
- Remove the four crossmember bolts (2) and remove the crossmember (1).