Rainier AWD L6-4.2L VIN S (2005)
Axle Beam: Service and Repair
Rear Axle Brace Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Raise and support the rear axle at the designed D - height. Refer to Trim Height Specifications.
3. If equipped with air suspension, depressurize the air suspension system. Refer to Air Suspension Depressurization Procedure.
Important: When disconnecting the rear axle tie rod, the air suspension system must be depressurized or the body my shift during the repair.
4. Remove the rear axle brace and rear axle tie rod to the rear axle mounting bolt.
5. Remove the rear axle brace to frame mounting nut.
6. Remove the rear axle brace from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the rear axle brace to the vehicle.
2. Install the rear axle brace to frame mounting nut.
Tighten
Tighten the rear axle brace to frame mounting nut to 95 Nm (70 ft. lbs.).
