DeVille V8-4.6L VIN Y (1998)
Cross-Member: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
The suspension support is a separate sub-frame which supports all of the other rear suspension components. The suspension support is attached to the
body at four points. The suspension support can be removed from the vehicle without removing or disconnecting the following parts:
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The spring
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The shock absorbers
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The control arms
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The knuckle
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The hub and bearing assembly
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The rotors
IMPORTANT: Since the right rear brake crossover pipe is mounted to the suspension support, it is important that all necessary precautions
described in the following procedure are taken in order to ensure that the pipe is not damaged during the suspension support removal or
installations procedures.
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assemblies.
3. Suspend the left caliper.
4. Remove the other rear suspension components as required.
5. Remove the intermediate parking brake cable from the equalizer and move the intermediate cable clear of the suspension support.
6. Remove the rear brake crossover pipe and the left rear brake hose from the bracket.
7. Disconnect the rear chassis wiring harness from the main body wiring harness.
8. Support the rear suspension support with suitable jackstands.
9. Remove the suspension support forward arm bolts, upper mounting bolts and lower insulators.
IMPORTANT: While lowering the support, carefully watch the position of the brake calipers, brake hoses and crossover pipes in order to
prevent damage during the removal procedure.
