LaCrosse FWD V6-3.0L (2010)
Rear Cross-Member: Service and Repair
Rear Suspension Support Replacement (GNC)
Rear Suspension Support Replacement (GNC)
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools (See: Steering and Suspension/Suspension/Tools and Equipment/Rear Suspension).
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (See: Maintenance/Vehicle Lifting/Service and Repair).
2. Remove the rear tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (See: Maintenance/Wheels and Tires/Service and
Repair).
3. Remove the rear muffler assembly. Refer to Exhaust Muffler Replacement (See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Exhaust System/Muffler/Service
and Repair).
4. Disconnect the stabilizer shaft from stabilizer shaft links. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement (GNC) (See: Steering and
Suspension/Suspension/Stabilizer Bar/Service and Repair/Rear Suspension/Stabilizer Shaft Replacement (GNC))Stabilizer Shaft Replacement
(GNE) (See: Steering and Suspension/Suspension/Stabilizer Bar/Service and Repair/Rear Suspension/Stabilizer Shaft Replacement (GNE)).
5. Remove the park brake cables from the 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).
6. Remove the lower control arms from the vehicle. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement (GNC) (See: Steering and
Suspension/Suspension/Control Arm/Service and Repair/Rear Suspension/Lower Control Arm Replacement (GNC))Lower Control Arm
Replacement (GNE) (See: Steering and Suspension/Suspension/Control Arm/Service and Repair/Rear Suspension/Lower Control Arm
Replacement (GNE)).
7. Remove the adjust links from the from the vehicle. Refer to Adjust Link Replacement (GNE) (See: Steering and Suspension/Steering/Tie
Rod/Service and Repair/Rear Suspension/Adjust Link Replacement (GNE))Adjust Link Replacement (GNC) (See: Steering and
Suspension/Steering/Tie Rod/Service and Repair/Rear Suspension/Adjust Link Replacement (GNC)).
8. Remove the upper control arm inner fasteners. Refer to Upper Control Arm Replacement (GNC) (See: Steering and
Suspension/Suspension/Control Arm/Service and Repair/Rear Suspension/Upper Control Arm Replacement (GNC))Upper Control Arm
Replacement (GNE) (See: Steering and Suspension/Suspension/Control Arm/Service and Repair/Rear Suspension/Upper Control Arm
Replacement (GNE)).
9. Position a transmission jack under the rear support and firmly secure the support to the jack with straps.
10. Mark the location of the frame using spray paint for correct positioning during installation.
11. Remove the support bolts and discard them.
12. With the aid of an assistant, lower the support from the transmission jack stand.
13. Remove the stabilizer shaft from the rear support.
Installation Procedure
Note: When transferring any suspension components, refer to each suspension component replacement procedure for the proper torque
specifications.