Monte Carlo V6-3.4L VIN E (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 (Single Exhaust) or Exhaust Pipe Replacement (Dual Exhaust) in Engine Exhaust.
3. Disconnect the brake lines from the rear suspension support. Refer to Hydraulic Brakes.
4. Disconnect the parking brake cables from the suspension support. Refer to Park Brake Cable Replacement (Front) or Park Brake Cable
Replacement (Left/right rear) in Parking Brakes.
5. Disconnect the stabilizer shaft from the rear stabilizer shaft links.
6. Disconnect the stabilizer shaft from the rear suspension support.
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 ABS wiring harness and retainers from the rear suspension support.
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 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 the rear suspension support mounting bolts to 105 Nm (77 ft. lbs.).
4. Position the rear wheel spindle rod to the knuckle. Install the retaining bolts and nuts to the knuckle.
Tighten the spindle rod-to-knuckle retaining nut to 150 Nm(110 ft. lbs.).
5. Connect the brake lines to the rear suspension support.
