Support Replacement: Installation

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWDSECTION Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Chevrolet Malibu. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Position the rear suspension support on the vehicle. Install the rear suspension support mounting bolts. Tighten the suspension support mounting bolts to 120 N.m (89 lb ft).
  2. Install the wheel speed sensor wiring harness to the rear support. Install the bolt to the vapor canister. Install the lateral links. Refer to REAR LATERAL LINKS AND TRAILING ARMS REPLACEMENT .
  3. Install the ABS electrical harness to the lateral links. Connect the electrical connectors to the wheel speed sensors. Install the stabilizer shaft. Refer to STABILIZER SHAFT REPLACEMENT . Install the parking brake cables to the rear support.
  4. Install the tire and wheel assemblies. Lower the vehicle. Measure the rear wheel alignment. Refer to MEASURING WHEEL ALIGNMENT in WHEEL ALIGNMENT .
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