Lumina V6-3.1L VIN J (2000)
Cross-Member: Service and Repair
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the exhaust pipe. Refer to Exhaust Pipe Replacement in Engine Exhaust.
3. Disconnect the brake lines from the rear suspension support.
4. Disconnect the parking brake cables from the suspension support.
5. Disconnect the stabilizer shaft from the rear stabilizer shaft links. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement.
6. Disconnect the stabilizer shaft from the rear suspension support. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement.
Important: Support the rear suspension support with jack stands before removing the mounting bolts.
7. Remove the rear suspension support mounting bolts.
8. Disconnect the rear wheel spindle rods from the knuckle.
9. Lower the rear suspension support in order to gain access to the rear wheel spindle rod bolts.
10. Disconnect the rear wheel spindle rods from the rear suspension support.
11. Remove the rear suspension support.
Installation Procedure
1. Position the rear suspension support in place.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
2. Install the rear wheel spindle rod-to-rear suspension support bolts and nuts.
Tighten
Tighten the rear wheel spindle rod-to-rear suspension support nuts to 140 Nm (103 ft. lbs.).
3. Install the rear suspension support mounting bolts.
Tighten
