HHR L4-2.4L (2010)
6. Using the lift table, raise the axle to the proper trim height specification by measuring the vertical distance between the bottom edge of the upper
spring seat and the bottom of the notch in the lower spring seat. Refer to Trim Height Inspection (See: Testing and Inspection/Component Tests
and General Diagnostics/Trim Height Inspection) for D height measurement.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (See: Service Precautions/Vehicle Damage Warnings/Fastener Caution).
7. Tighten the axle bushing through bolts.
Tighten the bolts to 90 Nm (66 lb ft) plus 60 degrees.
8. Install the rear coil springs. Refer to Coil Spring Replacement (See: Suspension Spring ( Coil / Leaf )/Service and Repair/Rear Suspension Coil
Spring/Coil Spring Replacement).
9. Using two 12 mm diameter pins, align the both axle bracket and snug down the bolts.
10. Tighten all the bracket to body bolts.
Tighten the bolts to 90 Nm (66 lb ft) plus 45 degrees.
11. Install the wheel bearing/hub retaining nuts from both sides. Refer to Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement (See: Wheel Bearing/Service
and Repair/Rear Suspension).
12. Connect the rear brake pipes and the hoses to the rear axle. Refer to Rear Brake Hose Replacement (Axle to Caliper) (See: Brakes and Traction
Control/Hydraulic System/Brake Hose/Line/Service and Repair/Rear Brake Hose Replacement (Axle to Caliper))Rear Brake Hose Replacement
(Body to Axle) (See: Brakes and Traction Control/Hydraulic System/Brake Hose/Line/Service and Repair/Rear Brake Hose Replacement (Body
to Axle))
13. Connect both rear parking brake cables at the rear brake. Refer to Parking Brake Rear Cable Replacement (Drum) (See: Brakes and Traction
Control/Parking Brake System/Parking Brake Cable/Service and Repair/Parking Brake Rear Cable Replacement (Drum))Parking Brake Rear
Cable Replacement (Disc) (See: Brakes and Traction Control/Parking Brake System/Parking Brake Cable/Service and Repair/Parking Brake
Rear Cable Replacement (Disc)).
14. Install the lower shock bolts. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement (See: Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber/Service and Repair/Rear
Suspension Shock Absorber/Shock Absorber Replacement).
15. Lower and remove the hydraulic lift table.
16. If applicable, connect the ABS sensor harness connector and harness to axle retainer.
17. Install the rear wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (See: Wheels and Tires/Service and Repair).
18. Lower the vehicle.
