Alero L4-144 2.4L DOHC VIN T SFI (2000)
Cross-Member: Service and Repair
Rear Suspension
Removal Procedure
1. Raise the vehicle and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the tire and the wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Wheels, Tires and Alignment.
3. Remove the parking brake cables from the suspension support.
4. Remove the stabilizer shaft from the support. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement
5. Disconnect the electrical connections from the wheel speed sensors.
6. Remove the ABS electrical harness from the lateral links.
7. Remove the lateral links. Refer to Rear Lateral Links and Trailing Arms Replacement (Rear) and Rear Lateral Links and Trailing Arms
Replacement (Front).
8. Remove the bolt from the vapor canister.
9. Remove the wheel speed sensor wiring harness from the rear support.
Important: Support the rear suspension support with jack stands before removing the mounting bolts.
10. Remove the rear suspension mounting bolts (5, 8, 10 and 11).
11. Remove the rear suspension support (7).
Installation Procedure
