LaCrosse FWD L4-2.4L (2011)
1. Install the stabilizer shaft assembly on to the support. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement (GNE) (See: Steering and
Suspension/Suspension/Stabilizer Bar/Service and Repair/Rear Suspension/Stabilizer Shaft Replacement (GNE))Stabilizer Shaft Replacement
(GNC) (See: Steering and Suspension/Suspension/Stabilizer Bar/Service and Repair/Rear Suspension/Stabilizer Shaft Replacement (GNC)).
2. With the aid of an assistant, position the rear support onto the transmission jack and firmly secure the support to the jack with straps.
3. Carefully lower the vehicle until contacts the frame assembly and is correctly positioned within the spray painted areas.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (See: Service Precautions/Vehicle Damage Warnings/Fastener Caution).
4. Install the NEW support bolts and tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb ft).
5. Tighten the support bolts an additional 120 degrees + 15 degrees.
6. Remove the transmission jack stand.
7. Install the upper control arm inner fasteners. Refer to Rear Axle Upper Control Arm Replacement (GNC) (See: Steering and
Suspension/Suspension/Control Arm/Service and Repair/Rear Suspension/Rear Axle Upper Control Arm Replacement (GNC))Rear Axle Upper
Control Arm Replacement (GNE) (See: Steering and Suspension/Suspension/Control Arm/Service and Repair/Rear Suspension/Rear Axle Upper
Control Arm Replacement (GNE)).
8. Install the adjust links to the support. Refer to Adjust Link Replacement (GNC) (See: Steering and Suspension/Steering/Tie Rod/Service and
Repair/Rear Suspension/Adjust Link Replacement (GNC))Adjust Link Replacement (GNE) (See: Steering and Suspension/Steering/Tie
Rod/Service and Repair/Rear Suspension/Adjust Link Replacement (GNE)).
9. Install the lower control arms. Refer to Rear Axle Lower Control Arm Replacement (GNC) (See: Steering and Suspension/Suspension/Control
Arm/Service and Repair/Rear Suspension/Rear Axle Lower Control Arm Replacement (GNC))Rear Axle Lower Control Arm Replacement (GNC)
(See: Steering and Suspension/Suspension/Control Arm/Service and Repair/Rear Suspension/Rear Axle Lower Control Arm Replacement (GNC)
).
10. Install the park brake cables to the rear support. Refer to Parking Brake Rear Cable Replacement (J71) (See: Brakes and Traction
Control/Parking Brake System/Parking Brake Cable/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement).
11. Install the rear muffler assembly. Refer to Exhaust Muffler Replacement (See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Exhaust System/Muffler/Service and
Repair)
12. Connect the stabilizer shaft links to the stabilizer shaft. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement (GNE) (See: Steering and
Suspension/Suspension/Stabilizer Bar/Service and Repair/Rear Suspension/Stabilizer Shaft Replacement (GNE))Stabilizer Shaft Replacement
(GNC) (See: Steering and Suspension/Suspension/Stabilizer Bar/Service and Repair/Rear Suspension/Stabilizer Shaft Replacement (GNC)).
13. Install the rear tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (See: Maintenance/Wheels and Tires/Service and
Repair).
14. Lower the vehicle.
15. Realign the rear suspension. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement (See: Maintenance/Alignment/Service and Repair/Wheel Alignment
Measurement).