Rear Support Replacement w/FE1, FE3

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
2. Remove the tires and the wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
3. Remove the exhaust system. Refer to Exhaust System Replacement .
4. Remove the coil springs. Refer to Coil Spring Replacement .
5. Remove the brake calipers and support. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Replacement .



6. Disconnect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector from each wheel.



7. Disconnect the ABS electrical connectors from the support assembly.
8. Remove the electronic level control link (FE1) or links (FE3).
9. Support the rear suspension support assembly with a transmission jack and securely support.



10. Remove the 3 bolts per side, securing the support brackets to the body of the vehicle.



11. Remove the front 2 bolts and the rear 2 bolts securing the support assembly to the body.
12. Lower the transmission jack and remove the support assembly.
13. Transfer all necessary parts from the old support to the new support.

1. Raise the support assembly with the transmission jack in position.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

2. Install the 2 rear bolts and the 2 front bolts at the mounts.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 191 N·m (141 lb ft).





Important: Loosen the assemble brackets to prevent spinning when securing the front support assembly bolts.

3. Install the brackets at the forward support assembly mounts.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 86 N·m (63 lb ft).




4. Install the air tube to the electronic level control compressor.
5. Connect the electronic level control electrical connector and install the vent tube.
6. Connect the electrical connectors to the support assembly (FE3).
7. Install the electronic level control link (FE1) or links (FE3) to the control arms.
8. Install the brake calipers. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Replacement .
9. Install the springs. Refer to Coil Spring Replacement .
10. Install the exhaust system. Refer to Exhaust System Replacement .
11. Install the tires and the wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .

Rear Support Replacement w/FE7

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
2. Remove the tires and the wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
3. Lower the exhaust system. Refer to Exhaust System Replacement .
4. Remove the coil springs. Refer to Coil Spring Replacement .
5. Remove the brake calipers and support. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Replacement .



6. Disconnect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector from each wheel.



7. Release the park brake cable from the brake calipers.
8. Loosen the park brake cable (1) and then disconnect the cable at the rear suspension support assembly.
9. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the support assembly.
10. Disconnect the electrical connector from the electronic level control.
11. Remove the vent hose.
12. Remove the electronic level control link from the left and the right control arm, if equipped.
13. Remove the vent tube from the electronic level control compressor.
14. Support the rear suspension support assembly with a transmission jack and securely support.



15. Remove the center support brackets (1).



16. Remove 3 bolts per side, securing the support brackets to the body of the vehicle.



17. Remove the front 2 bolts and the rear 2 bolts securing the support assembly to the body.
18. Lower the transmission jack and remove the support assembly.

1. Raise the support assembly with the transmission jack in position.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

2. Install the 2 rear bolts and the 2 front bolts at the mounts.

Tighten

•	Tighten the front support assembly bolts to 187 N·m (138 lb ft).

•	Tighten the rear support assembly bolts to 207 N·m (153 lb ft).




3. Install the brackets at the forward support assembly mounts.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 86 N·m (63 lb ft).




4. Install the center support bracket bolts (1).

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 128 N·m (94 lb ft).




5. Install the air tube to the electronic level control compressor.
6. Connect the electronic level control electrical connector and install the vent tube.
7. Connect the electrical connectors to the support assembly.
8. Install the electronic level control links to both the control arms.
9. Install the air tube to the electronic level control compressor.
10. Connect the electrical connector to the electronic level control and install the vent tube.
11. Connect the electrical connectors to the support assembly.
12. Connect the electronic level control links to both the control arms.



13. Attach the park brake cable at the support assembly.
14. Install the park brake cable (1) to the brake calipers.
15. Install the brake calipers. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Replacement .
16. Install the coil springs. Refer to Coil Spring Replacement .
17. Install the exhaust system. Refer to Exhaust System Replacement .
18. Install the tires and the wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .