Sable V6-232 3.8L (1988)
Part 2 Of 2
NOTE:
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When installing new rear suspension arm and bushings, the offset on all rear suspension arm and bushings must face up. (The rear suspension
arm and bushings are stamped "bottom" on the lower edge.) The flange edge of the right side rear suspension arm and bushing stamping must
face the front of the vehicle. The other three must face the rear of the vehicle.
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The rear suspension arms have two adjustment cams that fit inside the bushings at the arm-to-body attachment. Each adjustment cam is
installed from the front on the rear suspension arm and bushing.
2. Move rear suspension arm and bushing up to rear wheel spindle and insert new bolt, washer and nut. Tighten nut to 68-92 Nm (50-67 ft. lbs.).
3. Tighten arm-to-body nut to 68-92 Nm (50-67 ft. lbs.).
4. Install parking brake rear cable and conduit to rear suspension arm and bushings.
5. Install brake load sensor proportioning valve to LH rear suspension arm and bushing.
6. Lower vehicle.
7. After rear suspension arm and bushing replacement, the alignment should be checked for rear toe and reset if required.
Wagon
REMOVAL
1. Raise vehicle on frame contact hoist, then using suitable floor jack, raise lower control arm to normal curb height.
2. Remove wheel and tire assembly, then brake hose bracket from body.
3. Loosen spindle to upper control arms attaching nut. Remove and discard upper ball joint nut. Separate joint from spindle.
4. Loosen spindle to lower control arm attaching nut.
6. Remove upper control arms to body brackets attaching nuts and bolts. Ensure spindle does not fall outward.
7. Carefully tilt upper part of spindle outward until upper control arms are clear of body brackets. Wire spindle in this position.
8. Remove spindle to upper control arms attaching nut, then the upper control arms.
INSTALLATION
1. Install upper control arms on spindle and install new nut. Do not tighten at this time.
2. Position upper control arms in body brackets, then install new nuts and bolts. Tighten to specifications. Remove wire from spindle.
3. Tighten control arms to spindle attaching nuts to specifications.
4. Install brake hose bracket on body, then the tire and wheel assembly.
5. Remove floor jack and lower vehicle.
6. Inspect rear wheel alignment and adjust as necessary.
