Rear Cross-Member Bushing: Service and Repair

Frame Mount Replacement

^ Tools Required
- J 45677 Frame Mount Installer/Receiver, or equivalent.

Removal Procedure
1. Using a wheel lift hoist, raise the vehicle.






2. Using utility stands (2), support some of the weight of the vehicle at the rear jacking points (1).






3. Remove the rear shock absorbers.






4. Remove the right hand brake cable (1) from the left guide loop (1).






5. For all wheel drive, disconnect the electrical connector (1) from the rear differential clutch pump check valve (2).






6. Remove both ABS wiring harnesses (1) from the frame rails.






7. Remove the brake hose mounting bolts (1) from the body brackets (2).






8. Disconnect the ALC height sensor (2) harness connector (1).
9. Lower the rear wheel lift hoist to unload the suspension partially, letting the utility stands take some of the vehicle weight.







10. Remove the rear crossmember mounting bolts (1).






11. With the help from an assistant, lower and rotate back the rear crossmember (1), approximately 114 mm (4-1/2 in) at the front mount, to install bushing removal/installation tool.
12. Remove the rear crossmember frame mounts using J 45677 or equivalent.

Installation Procedure

Important: Identify the orientation of the voids in the mounts and install the mounts with the voids fore and aft to the vehicle.

1. Install new frame mounts using J 45677 or equivalent.






2. With the help from an assistant, guide the rear crossmember (1) into place while the other raises the hoist.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.






3. Install the rear crossmember mounting bolts (1).
^ Tighten the bolts to 130 Nm (96 lb ft).






4. Connect the ALC height sensor (2) harness connector (1).






5. Install both ABS wiring harnesses (1) onto the frame rails.






6. For all wheel drive, connect the electrical connector (1) into the rear differential clutch pump check valve (2).






7. Install the right hand park brake cable (1) into the left guide loop (2).






8. Install the brake hose mounting bolts (1) to the body brackets (2).






9. Install the rear shock absorbers.






10. Remove the utility stands (2).
11. Lower the vehicle.
12. Check the rear suspension toe alignment and adjust if necessary.