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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and support vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  3. Remove the exhaust system. Refer to Exhaust System Replacement in Exhaust.
  4. Remove the rear coil springs. Refer to Coil Spring Replacement .
  5. Remove the rear disc brake rotors. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement in Disc Brakes.

  6. Object Number: 293367  Size: SH
  7. Disconnect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector from each wheel.
  8. Remove the park brake cables. Refer to Parking Brake Rear Cable Replacement in Park Brakes.

  9. Object Number: 293366  Size: SH
  10. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the support.
  11. Remove the road sensing suspension or automatic level control electrical connectors and vent hose.

  12. Object Number: 577019  Size: SH
  13. Disconnect the road sensing suspension or automatic level control links (1) from the left and right control arms (2).
  14. Remove the automatic level control vent tube from the automatic level control compressor.
  15. Install a transmission jack to the support.

  16. Object Number: 105035  Size: SH
  17. Remove the support bracket retaining bolts from the body of the vehicle.
  18. Remove the front support mounting bolts and support brackets.

  19. Object Number: 105036  Size: SH
  20. Remove the rear support mounting bolts.
  21. With the aid of an assistant, lower the transmission jack in order to remove the support assembly from the vehicle.
  22. Transfer the necessary components.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 105036  Size: SH
  1. With the aid of an assistant, raise the transmission jack and install the support to the vehicle.
  2. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  3. Install the rear support mounting bolts to the body.
  4. Install the front support brackets and mounting bolts.
  5. Tighten
    Tighten the support mounting bolts to 191 N·m (141 lb ft).


    Object Number: 105035  Size: SH
  6. Install the front bracket retaining bolts.
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the front bracket retaining bolts to 86 N·m (63 lb ft).


    Object Number: 293366  Size: SH
  8. Connect the automatic level control air tube to the automatic level control compressor.
  9. Connect the road sensing suspension or automatic level control electrical connectors and vent tube.
  10. Connect the electrical connectors to the support assembly.

  11. Object Number: 577019  Size: SH
  12. Connect the road sensing suspension or automatic level control link(s) (1) to both of the lower control arms (2).
  13. Install the park brake cables to the vehicle. Refer to Parking Brake Rear Cable Replacement in Park Brake
  14. Install the disc brake rotors to the vehicle. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement in Disc Brakes.
  15. Install the rear coil springs. Refer to Coil Spring Replacement .
  16. Install the exhaust system. Refer to Exhaust System Replacement in Exhaust.
  17. Install the tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  18. Lower the vehicle.
  19. Measure wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement in Wheel Alignments.