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Installation Procedure

  1. Install the tie rods to the crossmember. Refer to TIE ROD REPLACEMENT (FRONT WHEEL DRIVE) or TIE ROD REPLACEMENT (ALL WHEEL DRIVE) in Rear Suspension.
  2. Install the rear axle lower control arms onto the rear crossmember. Refer to REAR AXLE LOWER CONTROL ARM REPLACEMENT (ALL WHEEL DRIVE) in Rear Suspension.
  3. Install the rear axle upper control arms onto the rear crossmember. Refer to REAR AXLE UPPER CONTROL ARM REPLACEMENT (ALL WHEEL DRIVE) in Rear Suspension.
  4. Install the rear stabilizer shaft onto the rear crossmember. Refer to STABILIZER SHAFT REPLACEMENT (ALL WHEEL DRIVE) in Rear Suspension.
  5. Raise the rear crossmember, and align the rear crossmember with the scribe marks on the frame.
    Fig 1: Identifying Rear Crossmember
    G03383414Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the rear crossmember mounting bolts.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  7. Tighten the mounting bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the rear crossmember mounting bolts to 130 N.m (96 lb ft).

  8. Install the ALC height sensor onto the vehicle. Refer to AUTOMATIC LEVEL CONTROL SENSOR REPLACEMENT in Automatic Level Control.
  9. Install the ALC ball stud to the vehicle.
  10. Install the rear differential carrier mounting bolts (5). Refer to DIFFERENTIAL REPLACEMENT in Rear Drive Axle.
  11. Attach the parking brake cable onto the rear crossmember.
    Fig 2: Installing Rear Crossmember Mounting Bolts
    G03383415Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Connect the wheel speed sensor harness onto the rear crossmember and the lower control arm.
  13. Install the rear suspension knuckle. Refer to KNUCKLE REPLACEMENT (ALL WHEEL DRIVE) in Rear Suspension.
  14. Install the tire and the wheel. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
  15. Inspect the rear camber and toe angles and adjust as necessary. Refer to REAR CAMBER ADJUSTMENT (AWD) and REAR TOE ADJUSTMENT in Wheel Alignment.
  16. Lower the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE in General Information.
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