HHR L4-2.2L (2007)
Axle Beam: Service and Repair
Rear Axle Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the rear wheels.
3. Disconnect the left and right rear brake pipes from the rear brake hoses at the axle.
4. Disconnect the brake hoses from the axle brake hose bracket.
5. Plug the brake pipes and hoses in order to prevent additional brake fluid loss.
6. Disconnect both rear parking brake cables at the rear brake.
7. If applicable, disconnect the antilock brake system (ABS) harness connectors and disconnect from the axle.
8. Support the rear axle with a hydraulic lift table.
Shock Absorber
9. Remove the lower shock bolts. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement.
10. Lower the hydraulic lift table and remove the rear coil springs.
11. Disconnect the park brake cables from the cable brackets.
