Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Buick LaCrosse and 2006 Buick Allure. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Position the rear suspension support in place.
- Install 2 locating pins in the suspension support alignment holes, one on each side of the suspension support.
- Install the rear suspension support mounting bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 110 N.m (81 lb ft).
- Remove the locating pins from the suspension support alignment holes.
- Position the rear wheel spindle rod to the knuckle.
Install the retaining bolts and nuts to the knuckle.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts and nuts to 150 N.m (110 lb ft).
- Install the stabilizer shaft to the rear suspension support. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement .
- Connect the brake lines to the rear suspension support. Refer to Brake Hose Replacement - Rear in Hydraulic Brakes.
- Install the parking brake cables and the tensioner. Refer to Park Brake Cable Replacement - Left Rear and Park Brake Cable Replacement - Right Rear in Park Brake.
- Install the exhaust pipe. Refer to Muffler Replacement in Engine Exhaust.
- Install the Tires and Wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Adjust the rear wheel alignment. Refer to Measuring Wheel Alignment in Wheel Alignment.
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
in Cautions and Notices.