Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Pontiac Torrent and 2006 Chevrolet Equinox. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Position the support assembly to the vehicle.
- Install the support to body bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the support to body bolts to 170 N.m (125 lb ft).
- Connect the toe link to the support assembly. Refer to Toe Link Replacement .
- Connect the upper control arm to the support assembly. Refer to Rear Axle Upper Control Arm Replacement .
- Install the lower control arm to the support assembly. Refer to Rear Axle Lower Control Arm Bushing Replacement .
- Install the stabilizer shaft. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement .
- If equipped with all wheel drive, install the rear drive axle. Refer to Differential Replacement in Rear Drive Axle.
- Install the exhaust muffler and resonator assembly. Refer to Exhaust System Replacement in Engine Exhaust.
- Install the tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Check the rear alignment. Refer to Measuring Wheel Alignment in Wheel Alignment.
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
in Cautions and Notices.