STS RWD V8-4.6L VIN A (2006)
18. Carefully raise the vehicle from the rear frame assembly.
19. Remove the following components from the rear frame:
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Headlamp Leveling Sensor Replacement - Rear in Lighting Systems
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Lower Control Arm Replacement in Rear Suspension
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Upper Control Arm Replacement in Rear Suspension
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The rear brake pipes
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Park Brake Cable Replacement - Left Rear or Park Brake Cable Replacement - Right Rear in Park Brake
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Stabilizer Shaft Replacement in Rear Suspension
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Adjustment Link Replacement in Rear Suspension
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Trailing Arm Replacement in Rear Suspension
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Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement in Rear Suspension
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Brake Caliper Replacement - Rear (JL9, JE5) in Disc Brakes
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Brake Rotor Replacement - Rear in Disc Brakes
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Differential Replacement in Rear Drive Axle
20. With the aid from an assistant, remove the frame from the hydraulic jack.
Installation Procedure
1. With the aid from an assistant, position and secure the new rear frame on the engine support fixture.
2. Install the following components to the rear frame assembly:
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Differential Replacement in Rear Drive Axle
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Brake Rotor Replacement - Rear in Disc Brakes
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Brake Caliper Replacement - Rear (JL9, JE5) in Disc Brakes
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Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement in Rear Suspension
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Trailing Arm Replacement in Rear Suspension
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Adjustment Link Replacement in Rear Suspension
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Stabilizer Shaft Replacement in Rear Suspension
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Park Brake Cable Replacement - Left Rear or Park Brake Cable Replacement - Right Rear in Park Brake
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The rear brake pipes
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Upper Control Arm Replacement in Rear Suspension
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Lower Control Arm Replacement in Rear Suspension
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Headlamp Leveling Sensor Replacement - Rear in Lighting Systems
Important: The rear coil springs need to be indexed into the lower spring insulators prior to assembly.
3. Index the rear coil springs to the spring insulators.