2021 SUSPENSION

Rear Suspension - Trailblazer

SPECIFICATIONS
FASTENER SPECIFICATIONS

Single Use Threaded Fastener/Component Tightening Specifications

Specification
Application Metric (English)
NOTE:
All
fasteners/components
listed in this table
MUST BE
DISCARDED and
replaced with NEW
after removal.
Rear Wheel Hub Bolt
First Pass: 58 N.m (43 lb ft)

Final Pass: 30 - 45 degrees

Reusable Threaded Fastener Tightening Specifications

Specification
Application Metric (English)
NOTE:
All fasteners
listed in this
table can be
reused after
removal.
Rear Shock Absorber Bolt
First Pass: 80 N.m (59 lb ft)

Final Pass: 30 - 45 degrees

Rear Suspension Equalizer Beam Bolt 58 N.m (43 lb ft)
Rear Suspension Equalizer Beam Center Link Bolt
First Pass: 100 N.m (74 lb ft)

Final Pass: 30 - 45 degrees

Rear Suspension Equalizer Beam Link Bolt 100 N.m (74 lb ft)
Rear Suspension Strut Bolt 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
Rear Suspension Strut Nut 40 N.m (30 lb ft)
Rear Suspension Trailing Arm Bolt
First Pass: 140 N.m (103 lb ft)

Final Pass: 30 - 45 degrees

ADHESIVES, FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND SEALERS

GM Part Number
Application Type of Material United States Canada
Knuckle Bearing Pilot Bore Grease 12345996 10953501
Thread Locking
Rear Wheel Hub Bolt 19369733 10953488
Adhesive

REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
REAR WHEEL BEARING AND HUB REPLACEMENT (AWD)

Special Tools

CH-49376 Wheel Hub Holding Tool

CH-49400 Hub Spindle Remover
EN-956-1 Extension

Equivalent regional tools: Special Tools

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
2. Remove the left rear tire and wheel assembly. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
3. Rear Brake Caliper Bracket - Remove - Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement

4.

Install the CH-49376 Wheel Hub Holding Tool (1) with the EN-956-1 Extension (2) to the wheel hub with the
wheel nuts and support the wheel hub holding tool outer end on a safety stand.
5.

NOTE: The wheel drive shaft nut must be discarded after removal.

Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Nut (1) @ Rear Wheel Drive Shaft - Remove and DISCARD

6. Remove the CH-49376 Wheel Hub Holding Tool from the wheel hub.
7. Rear Brake Rotor @ Vehicle - Remove - Rear Brake Rotor Replacement

8.

Rear Wheel Hub Bolt (1) - Remove and DISCARD [4x]

 9.

Install the rear brake rotor to correctly seat the CH-49400 Hub Spindle Remover (1) using the wheel nuts.

10. Using the CH-49400 Hub Spindle Remover (1), disconnect the wheel drive shaft from the rear wheel hub.
11. Remove the CH-49400 Hub Spindle Remover (1) and rear brake rotor.

12.

Rear Wheel Hub (1) - Remove

13. Rear Brake Shield (2) - Remove

Installation Procedure

1. Due to the unknown shelf life of the adhesive patch, prepare the NEW rear wheel hub bolts as follows:
1. Remove any loose cured adhesive from the external threads of the component using a lint free cloth.
2. Thread the cleaned components into the internal mating threads and remove to loosen trapped cured
adhesive.
 3. Apply thread locking adhesive to the external threads of the components.
4. Ensure there are no gaps in the thread locking adhesive once applied to the component.

2.

Rear Brake Shield (2) - Install

3. Rear Wheel Hub (1) - Install

4.

CAUTION: This vehicle is equipped with torque-to-yield or single use fasteners. Install a
NEW torque-to-yield or single use fastener when installing this component.
Failure to replace the torque-to-yield or single use fastener could cause
damage to the vehicle or component.

CAUTION: Fastener Caution

Rear Wheel Hub Bolt (1) - Install NEW and tighten [4x]
 1. First Pass: 58 N.m (43 lb ft)
2. Final Pass: 30 - 45 degrees
5. Rear Brake Rotor @ Vehicle - Install - Rear Brake Rotor Replacement

6.

Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Nut (1) @ Rear Wheel Drive Shaft - Install NEW

7.

Install the CH-49376 Wheel Hub Holding Tool (1) with the EN-956-1 Extension (2) to the wheel hub with the
wheel nuts and support the wheel hub holding tool outer end on a safety stand.

8. Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Nut @ Rear Wheel Drive Shaft - Install NEW and tighten
Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Left Side
Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Right Side
9. Remove the CH-49376 Wheel Hub Holding Tool from the wheel hub.
10. Rear Brake Caliper Bracket - Install - Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement
 11. Install the left rear tire and wheel assembly. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
12. Lower the vehicle.

REAR WHEEL BEARING AND HUB REPLACEMENT (FWD)

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
2. Remove the rear tire and wheel assembly. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
3. Rear Brake Caliper Bracket @ Vehicle - Remove - Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement

4.

Rear Brake Rotor (1) @ Rear Wheel Hub (2) - Remove - Rear Brake Rotor Replacement

5.

Rear Wheel Hub Bolt (1) - Remove and DISCARD [4x]

 6.

Rear Wheel Hub (1) - Remove

7. Rear Brake Shield (2) - Remove

Installation Procedure

1. Due to the unknown shelf life of the adhesive patch, prepare the NEW rear wheel hub bolts as follows:
1. Remove any loose cured adhesive from the external threads of the component using a lint free cloth.
2. Thread the cleaned components into the internal mating threads and remove to loosen trapped cured
adhesive.
3. Apply thread locking adhesive to the external threads of the components.
4. Ensure there are no gaps in the thread locking adhesive once applied to the component.

2.

Rear Brake Shield (2) - Install

3. Rear Wheel Hub (1) - Install

4.

CAUTION: This vehicle is equipped with torque-to-yield or single use fasteners. Install a
NEW torque-to-yield or single use fastener when installing this component.
Failure to replace the torque-to-yield or single use fastener could cause
damage to the vehicle or component.

CAUTION: Fastener Caution

Rear Wheel Hub Bolt (1) - Install NEW and tighten [4x]

1. First Pass: 58 N.m (43 lb ft)

2. Final Pass: 30 - 45 degrees

5.

Rear Brake Rotor (1) @ Rear Wheel Hub (2) - Install - Rear Brake Rotor Replacement
 6. Rear Brake Caliper Bracket @ Vehicle - Install - Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement
7. Install the rear tire and wheel assembly. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
8. Lower the vehicle.

CENTER PIVOT BALL JOINT REPLACEMENT

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
2. Exhaust Rear Muffler @ Vehicle - Remove - Exhaust Rear Muffler Replacement (FWD with L3T) , or
Exhaust Rear Muffler Replacement (AWD with L3T) , or Exhaust Rear Muffler Replacement (FWD
with LIH)

3.

Rear Suspension Equalizer Beam Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]

4.

Rear Suspension Equalizer Beam Center Link Bolt (1) - Remove

 5. Center Pivot Ball Joint (2) - Remove

Installation Procedure

1.

Center Pivot Ball Joint (2) - Install

CAUTION: Fastener Caution

2. Rear Suspension Equalizer Beam Center Link Bolt (1) - Install and tighten
1. First Pass: 100 N.m (74 lb ft)
2. Final Pass: 30 - 45 degrees

3.

Rear Suspension Equalizer Beam Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [2x] 58 N.m (43 lb ft)

4. Exhaust Rear Muffler @ Vehicle - Install - Exhaust Rear Muffler Replacement (FWD with L3T) , or
Exhaust Rear Muffler Replacement (AWD with L3T) , or Exhaust Rear Muffler Replacement (FWD
 with LIH)
5. Lower the vehicle.

STRUT AND SHOCK ABSORBER INSPECTION

NOTE: The shock absorber assembly DOES NOT have to be removed from the vehicle to
perform the following inspection procedure.

NOTE: A light film of oil on the top portion of the lower shock absorber tube is normal. DO
NOT replace the shock absorber for this condition.

Condition 1

Oil or fluid residue only on the bottom or top of the shock absorber and not originating from the shaft seal, is not a
shock absorber related problem. DO NOT replace the shock absorber, look for other external leaks.

Condition 2

Light film/residue on approximately 1/3 (a) or less of the lower shock tube (A) and originating from the shaft seal, is
a NORMAL condition. DO NOT replace the shock absorber.

Condition 3

Oil drip or trail down the lower shock tube and originating from the shaft seal, is an ABNORMAL condition.
Replace the shock absorber. Refer to Rear Shock Absorber Replacement.

Condition 4

An extreme wet film of oil covering more than 1/3 (b) of the lower shock tube and originating from the shaft seal
(B), is an ABNORMAL condition. Replace the shock absorber. Refer to Rear Shock Absorber Replacement.

Inspection

1. Verify the customer's concern is present. If the concern is present, continue to the next step. If the concern is
not present, then the vehicle is operating normally.

NOTE: The shock absorber assembly DOES NOT have to be removed from the vehicle
to perform the following inspection procedure.

2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
3. Visually inspect each of the shock absorbers for external fluid leaks. Refer to the following conditions 1, 2, 3
and 4 for visual inspection.
If conditions 1 or 2 are found, continue to step 4.
If conditions 3 or 4 are found, replace shock absorber. Refer to Rear Shock Absorber Replacement.
 4. Use your hands in order to lift up and push down on each corner of the vehicle 3 times. Remove your hands
from the vehicle. If the corner motion exceeds 2 cycles, replace the shock absorber. If the shock absorber does
not exceed 2 cycles, NO repair is necessary.

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER BUMPER REPLACEMENT

Special Tools

CH-51095 Shock Absorber Strut Nut Wrench

Equivalent regional tools: Special Tools

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
2. Remove the rear tire and wheel assembly. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
3. Rear Wheelhouse Liner - Remove - Rear Wheelhouse Liner Replacement

4.

Rear Shock Absorber (1) @ Vehicle - Remove - Rear Shock Absorber Replacement
 5.

Use the CH-51095 Shock Absorber Strut Nut Wrench (1) to remove the rear suspension strut nut.

6.

Rear Suspension Strut Nut (1) - Remove

7. Rear Shock Absorber Mount (2) - Remove

8. Rear Shock Absorber Boot (3) - Remove
9. Rear Shock Absorber Bumper (4) - Remove

Installation Procedure
1.

Rear Shock Absorber Bumper (4) - Install

2. Rear Shock Absorber Boot (3) - Install

3. Rear Shock Absorber Mount (2) - Install
4. Rear Suspension Strut Nut (1) - Install

5.

Use the CH-51095 Shock Absorber Strut Nut Wrench (1) to tighten the rear suspension strut nut.

CAUTION: Fastener Caution

6. Rear Suspension Strut Nut (1) - Install and tighten 40 N.m (30 lb ft)
 7.

Rear Shock Absorber (1) @ Vehicle - Install - Rear Shock Absorber Replacement

8. Rear Wheelhouse Liner - Install - Rear Wheelhouse Liner Replacement

9. Install the rear tire and wheel assembly. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
10. Lower the vehicle.

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER MOUNT REPLACEMENT

Special Tools

CH-51095 Shock Absorber Strut Nut Wrench

Equivalent regional tools: Special Tools

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
2. Remove the rear tire and wheel assembly. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
3. Rear Wheelhouse Liner - Remove - Rear Wheelhouse Liner Replacement
4.

Rear Shock Absorber (1) @ Vehicle - Remove - Rear Shock Absorber Replacement

5.

Use the CH-51095 Shock Absorber Strut Nut Wrench (1) to remove the rear suspension strut nut.
 6.

Rear Suspension Strut Nut (1) - Remove

7. Rear Shock Absorber Mount (2) - Remove

Installation Procedure

1.

Rear Shock Absorber Mount (2) - Install

2. Rear Suspension Strut Nut (1) - Install

 3.

Use the CH-51095 Shock Absorber Strut Nut Wrench (1) to tighten the rear suspension strut nut.

CAUTION: Fastener Caution

4. Rear Suspension Strut Nut (1) - Install and tighten 40 N.m (30 lb ft)

5.

Rear Shock Absorber (1) @ Vehicle - Install - Rear Shock Absorber Replacement

6. Rear Wheelhouse Liner - Install - Rear Wheelhouse Liner Replacement

7. Install the rear tire and wheel assembly. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
8. Lower the vehicle.

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER BOOT REPLACEMENT

Special Tools
 CH-51095 Shock Absorber Strut Nut Wrench

Equivalent regional tools: Special Tools

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
2. Remove the rear tire and wheel assembly. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
3. Rear Wheelhouse Liner - Remove - Rear Wheelhouse Liner Replacement

4.

Rear Shock Absorber (1) @ Vehicle - Remove - Rear Shock Absorber Replacement

5.

Use the CH-51095 Shock Absorber Strut Nut Wrench (1) to remove the rear suspension strut nut.
 6.

Rear Suspension Strut Nut (1) - Remove

7. Rear Shock Absorber Mount (2) - Remove

8. Rear Shock Absorber Boot (3) - Remove
Installation Procedure

1.

Rear Shock Absorber Boot (3) - Install

2. Rear Shock Absorber Mount (2) - Install

3. Rear Suspension Strut Nut (1) - Install
 4.

Use the CH-51095 Shock Absorber Strut Nut Wrench (1) to tighten the rear suspension strut nut.

CAUTION: Fastener Caution

5. Rear Suspension Strut Nut (1) - Install and tighten 40 N.m (30 lb ft)

6.

Rear Shock Absorber (1) @ Vehicle - Install - Rear Shock Absorber Replacement

7. Rear Wheelhouse Liner - Install - Rear Wheelhouse Liner Replacement

8. Install the rear tire and wheel assembly. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
9. Lower the vehicle.

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT

Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
2. Remove the rear tire and wheel assembly. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
3. Rear Wheelhouse Liner - Remove - Rear Wheelhouse Liner Replacement
4. Support the rear axle with a hydraulic jack stand.

5.

Rear Shock Absorber Bolt (1) @ Rear Axle - Remove

6. Remove the hydraulic jack stand from the vehicle.

7.

Rear Suspension Strut Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]

 8.

Rear Shock Absorber (1) @ Vehicle - Remove

Installation Procedure

1.

Rear Shock Absorber (1) @ Vehicle - Install

2.

CAUTION: Fastener Caution

Rear Suspension Strut Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [2x] 22 N.m (16 lb ft)

3. Raise and support the rear axle with a hydraulic jack stand.

4.

Rear Shock Absorber Bolt (1) @ Rear Axle - Install and tighten

1. First Pass: 80 N.m (59 lb ft)

2. Final Pass: 30 - 45 degrees
5. Remove the hydraulic jack stand from the vehicle.
6. Rear Wheelhouse Liner - Install - Rear Wheelhouse Liner Replacement
7. Install the rear tire and wheel assembly. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
8. Lower the vehicle.
SHOCK ABSORBER DISPOSAL

WARNING: Gas charged shock absorbers contain high pressure gas. Do not remove the snap
ring from inside the top of the tube. If the snap ring is removed, the contents of the
shock absorber will come out with extreme force which may result in personal
injury.

WARNING: To prevent personal injury, wear safety glasses when centerpunching and drilling
the shock absorber. Use care not to puncture the shock absorber tube with the
centerpunch.

NOTE: A typical shock absorber assembly is depicted in graphics for illustrative purposes
only and may differ in actual appearance.

1.

Make an indentation as shown 10 mm (0.4 in) (a) from the bottom (4) of the shock absorber tube (3) using a
centerpunch.

2. Clamp the shock absorber in a vise horizontally with the shock absorber rod end (1) completely extended.

NOTE: Gas or a gas/oil mixture will exhaust when the drill bit penetrates the shock
absorber. Use shop towels in order to contain the escaping oil.

3. Drill a hole in the shock absorber at the centerpunch (4) using a 5 mm (3/16 in) drill bit.
4. Make an indentation in the middle (2) of the shock absorber tube (3) with a centerpunch.

NOTE: Oil will exhaust when the drill bit penetrates the shock absorber. Use shop
towels in order to contain the escaping oil.

5. Drill a second hole in the shock absorber at the centerpunch (2) using a 5 mm (3/16 in) drill bit.
6. Remove the shock absorber from the vise. Hold the shock absorber over a drain pan horizontally with the
holes down. Move the rod end (1) in and out of the tube (3) to completely drain the oil from the shock
absorber.

REAR COIL SPRING REPLACEMENT (AWD)

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
2. Remove the rear tire and wheel assemblies. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
3. Rear Wheel Speed Sensor @ Rear Axle - Remove [2x] - Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement
4. Rear Brake Caliper Bracket @ Vehicle - Remove [2x] - Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement
5. Rear Suspension Lateral Link @ Vehicle - Remove [2x] - Rear Suspension Lateral Link Replacement (Left
Side), or Rear Suspension Lateral Link Replacement (Right Side)

6.

Differential (1) @ Vehicle - Remove - Differential Replacement

7.

Support the rear axle with a hydraulic jack stand.

8. Rear Shock Absorber Bolt (1) @ Rear Axle - Remove [2x]

NOTE: KEEP supporting the rear axle with the hydraulic jack stand to prevent the rear
brake hose and rear wheel speed sensor harness from being damaged.

9. Using the hydraulic jack stand, slowly lower the rear axle until the tension is not applied to the rear brake hose
and rear wheel speed sensor harness.
 10.

Rear Coil Spring (1) @ Vehicle - Remove

Installation Procedure

1.

Rear Coil Spring (1) @ Vehicle - Install

 2.

Raise the hydraulic jack stand in order to install the rear shock absorber bolt.

3. Rear Shock Absorber Bolt (1) @ Rear Axle - Install and tighten [2x] - Rear Shock Absorber Replacement
4. Remove the hydraulic jack stand.

5.

Differential (1) @ Vehicle - Install - Differential Replacement

6. Rear Suspension Lateral Link @ Vehicle - Install [2x] - Rear Suspension Lateral Link Replacement (Left
Side), or Rear Suspension Lateral Link Replacement (Right Side)
7. Rear Brake Caliper Bracket @ Vehicle - Install [2x] - Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement
8. Rear Wheel Speed Sensor @ Rear Axle - Install [2x] - Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement
9. Install the rear tire and wheel assemblies. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
10. Lower the vehicle.

REAR COIL SPRING REPLACEMENT (FWD)

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
2. Remove the rear tire and wheel assemblies. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation

3.

NOTE: When lowering the rear axle, the lower brake caliper guide pin bolt (1) needs to
be removed and the brake caliper (2) freely rotated to prevent damage to the
brake pipe.

Rear Brake Caliper Guide Pin Bolt (1) - Remove

4.

Support the rear axle with a hydraulic jack stand.

5. Rear Shock Absorber Bolt (1) @ Rear Axle - Remove [2x]

 NOTE: KEEP supporting the rear axle with the hydraulic jack stand to prevent the rear
brake hose and rear wheel speed sensor harness from being damaged.

6. Using the hydraulic jack stand, slowly lower the rear axle until the tension is not applied to the rear brake hose
and rear wheel speed sensor harness.

7.

Rear Coil Spring (1) @ Vehicle - Remove

Installation Procedure

1.

Rear Coil Spring (1) @ Vehicle - Install

 2.

Raise the hydraulic jack stand in order to install the rear shock absorber bolt.

3. Rear Shock Absorber Bolt (1) @ Rear Axle - Install and tighten [2x] - Rear Shock Absorber Replacement
4. Remove the hydraulic jack stand.

5.

Rear Brake Caliper (2) - Install

6. Rear Brake Caliper Guide Pin Bolt (1) - Install and tighten - Rear Disc Brake Pads Replacement
7. Install the rear tire and wheel assemblies. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
8. Lower the vehicle.

REAR COIL SPRING INSULATOR REPLACEMENT

 Callout Component Name
Preliminary Procedures

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
2. Remove the rear tire and wheel assemblies. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
3. Rear Coil Spring Replacement (AWD), or Rear Coil Spring Replacement (FWD)

1 Rear Coil Spring Insulator

REAR COIL SPRING LOWER INSULATOR REPLACEMENT

Callout Component Name

Preliminary Procedures

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
2. Remove the rear tire and wheel assemblies. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
3. Rear Coil Spring Replacement (AWD), or Rear Coil Spring Replacement (FWD)

1 Rear Coil Spring Lower Insulator

REAR AXLE REPLACEMENT (AWD)

Special Tools

CH-51035 Rear Axle Supporter Adapter

DT-50187 Rear Axle Supporter
Equivalent regional tools: Special Tools
Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
2. Remove the rear tire and wheel assemblies. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation

3.

Rear Wheelhouse Liner Bolt (1) - Remove

4. Rear Tire Front Air Deflector Bolt (2) - Remove

5. Rear Tire Front Air Deflector - Left Side (3) - Remove

6.

Rear Wheelhouse Liner Bolt (1) - Remove

7. Rear Tire Front Air Deflector Bolt (2) - Remove

8. Rear Tire Front Air Deflector - Right Side (3) - Remove
9. Rear Wheel Speed Sensor @ Rear Axle - Remove [2x] - Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement
10. Rear Brake Caliper Bracket @ Vehicle - Remove [2x] - Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement
11. Rear Suspension Lateral Link @ Vehicle - Remove [2x] - Rear Suspension Lateral Link Replacement (Left
Side), or Rear Suspension Lateral Link Replacement (Right Side)

12.

Differential Carrier Assembly (1) @ Vehicle - Remove - Differential Carrier Assembly Removal and
Installation

13. Support the rear axle with the DT-50187 Rear Axle Supporter, CH-51035 Rear Axle Supporter Adapter and a
hydraulic jack.

14.

Rear Shock Absorber Bolt (1) @ Rear Axle - Remove [2x]

15. Lower the hydraulic jack stand.

16. Rear Coil Spring - Remove [2x] - Rear Coil Spring Replacement (AWD)
17. Rear Coil Spring Lower Insulator - Remove [2x] - Rear Coil Spring Lower Insulator Replacement
 18. Support the rear axle with the rear axle supporter and hydraulic jack.

19.

Rear Suspension Trailing Arm Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]

20. Slowly lower the hydraulic jack stand to remove the rear axle (2) from the vehicle.
21. Remove the rear axle from the hydraulic jack stand with the DT-50187 Rear Axle Supporter.

Installation Procedure

1. Place the rear axle on the hydraulic jack stand with the DT-50187 Rear Axle Supporter and CH-51035 Rear
Axle Supporter Adapter.

2.

Using the hydraulic jack stand, raise the rear axle (2) to the correct position.

3. Rear Suspension Trailing Arm Bolt (1) - Install and hand tighten [2x]
4.

NOTE: The rear axle to body retaining bolts must be tightened with the axle at the
correct suspension height.

Using the rear axle supporter and the hydraulic jack stand, raise the rear axle to the right suspension height
specification (D) which is the distance from the center of rear shock absorber lower bolt (1) to the bottom
surface of underbody side rail (2) which is vertically located above the shock absorber lower bolt head. Trim
Height Specifications .

CAUTION: Fastener Caution

5. Rear Suspension Trailing Arm Bolt - Tighten [2x]

1. First Pass: 140 N.m (103 lb ft)
2. Final Pass: 30 - 45 degrees
6. Lower the hydraulic jack stand.
7. Rear Coil Spring Lower Insulator - Install [2x] - Rear Coil Spring Lower Insulator Replacement
8. Rear Coil Spring - Install [2x] - Rear Coil Spring Replacement (AWD)
9. Support the rear axle with the DT-50187 Rear Axle Supporter, CH-51035 Rear Axle Supporter Adapter and
hydraulic jack.
10.

Rear Shock Absorber Bolt (1) @ Rear Axle - Install and tighten [2x]

1. First Pass: 80 N.m (59 lb ft)

2. Final Pass: 30 - 45 degrees
11. Remove the hydraulic jack with the rear axle supporter from the rear axle.

12.

Differential Carrier Assembly (1) @ Vehicle - Install - Differential Carrier Assembly Removal and
Installation

13. Rear Suspension Lateral Link @ Vehicle - Install [2x] - Rear Suspension Lateral Link Replacement (Left
Side), or Rear Suspension Lateral Link Replacement (Right Side)
14. Rear Brake Caliper Bracket @ Vehicle - Install [2x] - Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement
15. Rear Wheel Speed Sensor @ Rear Axle - Install [2x] - Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement
 16.

Rear Tire Front Air Deflector - Right Side (3) - Install

17. Rear Tire Front Air Deflector Bolt (2) - Install and tighten - Rear Tire Front Air Deflector Replacement -
Right Side
18. Rear Wheelhouse Liner Bolt (1) - Install and tighten - Rear Wheelhouse Liner Replacement

19.

Rear Tire Front Air Deflector - Left Side (3) - Install

20. Rear Tire Front Air Deflector Bolt (2) - Install and tighten - Rear Tire Front Air Deflector Replacement -
Left Side
21. Rear Wheelhouse Liner Bolt (1) - Install and tighten - Rear Wheelhouse Liner Replacement
22. Install the rear tire and wheel assemblies. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
23. Lower the vehicle.

REAR AXLE REPLACEMENT (FWD)

Special Tools

CH-51035 Rear Axle Supporter Adapter

DT-50187 Rear Axle Supporter

Equivalent regional tools: Special Tools

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
2. Remove the rear tire and wheel assemblies. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
3. Exhaust Rear Muffler @ Vehicle - Remove - Exhaust Rear Muffler Replacement (FWD with L3T) , or
Exhaust Rear Muffler Replacement (FWD with LIH)

4.

Rear Wheelhouse Liner Bolt (1) - Remove

5. Rear Tire Front Air Deflector Bolt (2) - Remove

6. Rear Tire Front Air Deflector - Left Side (3) - Remove
 7.

Rear Wheelhouse Liner Bolt (1) - Remove

8. Rear Tire Front Air Deflector Bolt (2) - Remove

9. Rear Tire Front Air Deflector - Right Side (3) - Remove
10. Rear Wheel Speed Sensor @ Rear Axle - Remove [2x] - Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement
11. Rear Brake Caliper Bracket @ Vehicle - Remove [2x] - Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement

12.

Rear Wheel Hub (1) - Remove [2x] - Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement (FWD)

13. Rear Brake Shield (2) - Remove [2x]

14. Support the rear axle with the DT-50187 Rear Axle Supporter, CH-51035 Rear Axle Supporter Adapter and a
hydraulic jack.
 15.

Rear Shock Absorber Bolt (1) @ Rear Axle - Remove [2x]

16. Lower the hydraulic jack stand.

17. Rear Coil Spring - Remove [2x] - Rear Coil Spring Replacement (FWD)
18. Rear Coil Spring Lower Insulator - Remove [2x] - Rear Coil Spring Lower Insulator Replacement
19. Support the rear axle with the rear axle supporter and hydraulic jack.

20.

Rear Suspension Trailing Arm Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]

21. Slowly lower the hydraulic jack stand to remove the rear axle (2) from the vehicle.
22. Remove the rear axle from the hydraulic jack stand with the DT-50187 Rear Axle Supporter.

Installation Procedure

1. Place the rear axle on the hydraulic jack stand with the DT-50187 Rear Axle Supporter and CH-51035 Rear
Axle Supporter Adapter.
2.

Using the hydraulic jack stand, raise the rear axle (2) to the correct position.

3. Rear Suspension Trailing Arm Bolt (1) - Install and hand tighten [2x]

4.

NOTE: The rear axle to body retaining bolts must be tightened with the axle at the
correct suspension height.

Using the rear axle supporter and the hydraulic jack stand, raise the rear axle to the right suspension height
specification (D) which is the distance from the center of rear shock absorber lower bolt (1) to the bottom
surface of underbody side rail (2) which is vertically located above the shock absorber lower bolt head. Trim
Height Specifications .

CAUTION: Fastener Caution

5. Rear Suspension Trailing Arm Bolt - Tighten [2x]

1. First Pass: 140 N.m (103 lb ft)
2. Final Pass: 30 - 45 degrees
6. Lower the hydraulic jack stand.
7. Rear Coil Spring Lower Insulator - Install [2x] - Rear Coil Spring Lower Insulator Replacement
8. Rear Coil Spring - Install [2x] - Rear Coil Spring Replacement (FWD)
 9. Support the rear axle with the DT-50187 Rear Axle Supporter, CH-51035 Rear Axle Supporter Adapter and
hydraulic jack.

10.

Rear Shock Absorber Bolt (1) @ Rear Axle - Install and tighten [2x]

1. First Pass: 80 N.m (59 lb ft)

2. Final Pass: 30 - 45 degrees
11. Remove the hydraulic jack with the rear axle supporter from the rear axle.

12.

Rear Brake Shield (2) - Install [2x]

13. Rear Wheel Hub (1) - Install [2x] - Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement (FWD)
14. Rear Brake Caliper Bracket @ Vehicle - Install [2x] - Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement
15. Rear Wheel Speed Sensor @ Rear Axle - Install [2x] - Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement
16.

Rear Tire Front Air Deflector - Right Side (3) - Install

17. Rear Tire Front Air Deflector Bolt (2) - Install and tighten - Rear Tire Front Air Deflector Replacement -
Right Side
18. Rear Wheelhouse Liner Bolt (1) - Install and tighten - Rear Wheelhouse Liner Replacement

19.

Rear Tire Front Air Deflector - Left Side (3) - Install

20. Rear Tire Front Air Deflector Bolt (2) - Install and tighten - Rear Tire Front Air Deflector Replacement -
Left Side
21. Rear Wheelhouse Liner Bolt (1) - Install and tighten - Rear Wheelhouse Liner Replacement
22. Exhaust Rear Muffler @ Vehicle - Install - Exhaust Rear Muffler Replacement (FWD with L3T) , or
Exhaust Rear Muffler Replacement (FWD with LIH)
23. Install the rear tire and wheel assemblies. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
24. Lower the vehicle.
REAR SUSPENSION LATERAL LINK REPLACEMENT (LEFT SIDE)

Callout Component Name

Preliminary Procedures

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
2. Remove the left rear tire and wheel assembly. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
3. Exhaust Rear Muffler Replacement (FWD with L3T) , or Exhaust Rear Muffler Replacement
(AWD with L3T) , or Exhaust Rear Muffler Replacement (FWD with LIH)

Rear Suspension Equalizer Beam Bolt

CAUTION:
Fastener
1 Caution

Tighten
58 N.m (43 lb ft)
Rear Suspension Equalizer Beam Link Bolt
2 Tighten
100 N.m (74 lb ft)
3 Rear Suspension Lateral Link

REAR SUSPENSION LATERAL LINK REPLACEMENT (RIGHT SIDE)

 Callout Component Name
Preliminary Procedures

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
2. Remove the right rear tire and wheel assembly. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
3. Exhaust Rear Muffler Replacement (FWD with L3T) , or Exhaust Rear Muffler Replacement
(AWD with L3T) , or Exhaust Rear Muffler Replacement (FWD with LIH)

Rear Suspension Equalizer Beam Bolt

CAUTION:
Fastener
1 Caution

Tighten
58 N.m (43 lb ft)
Rear Suspension Equalizer Beam Link Bolt
2 Tighten
100 N.m (74 lb ft)
3 Rear Suspension Lateral Link

WHEEL BOLT REPLACEMENT

Special Tools

CH-43631 Ball Joint Remover

Equivalent regional tools: Special Tools

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
2. Remove the rear tire and wheel assembly. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
3. Rear Wheel Hub @ Rear Axle - Remove - Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement (AWD), or Rear
Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement (FWD)

4.
 Install a wheel nut (2) flush with the end of the wheel stud (3).
5. Using the CH-43631 ball joint remover (1), remove the wheel stud (3) from the wheel hub (4).

Installation Procedure

1.

Install the NEW wheel stud into the wheel bearing/hub (2).

2. Add enough washers (3) in order to draw the stud into the hub.
3. Install and tighten the wheel nut (1) until the head of the wheel stud is fully seated against the back of the
bearing hub flange (2).
4. Remove the wheel nut (1) and the washers (3).
5. Rear Wheel Hub @ Rear Axle - Install - Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement (AWD), or Rear
Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement (FWD)
6. Install the rear tire and wheel assembly. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
7. Lower the vehicle.

DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION

REAR SUSPENSION DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION

This vehicle has a semi-independent twist-beam rear suspension system consisting of the following components:

An axle with integral trailing arms

A "V" shaped twisting cross beam
Two coil springs
Two shock absorbers

Axle Assembly

The axle assembly attaches to the underbody through a rubber bushing and bracket located at the front of each
integral trailing arm. The brackets are integrated to the underbody side rails. The axle structure itself maintains the
geometrical relationship of the wheels relative to the centerline of the body.

SPECIAL TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

SPECIAL TOOLS

Tool
Illustration Number/Description

CH-43631
Ball Joint Remover
 Tool
Illustration Number/Description

CH-49376
Wheel Hub Holding
Tool
 Tool
Illustration Number/Description

CH-49400
Hub Spindle
Remover
 Tool
Illustration Number/Description

CH-51035
Rear Axle Supporter
Adapter
 Tool
Illustration Number/Description

CH-51095
Shock Absorber Strut
Nut Wrench
 Tool
Illustration Number/Description

DT-50187
Rear Axle Supporter
 Tool
Illustration Number/Description

EN-956-1
Extension