G6 V6-3.9L (2009)
Axle Beam: Service and Repair
Support Replacement (Convertible)
Support Replacement (Convertible)
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (See: Wheels and Tires/Vehicle Lifting/Service and Repair).
2. Remove the rear tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (See: Wheels and Tires/Service and Repair).
3. Remove the rear frame brace. Refer to Frame Brace Replacement (See: Body and Frame/Frame/Structural Brace/Service and Repair).
4. Remove the muffler. Refer to Exhaust Muffler Replacement (LE5 With MH8) (See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Exhaust
System/Muffler/Service and Repair)Exhaust Muffler Replacement (2.4L, 3.5L, and 3.9L) (See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Exhaust
System/Muffler/Service and Repair)Exhaust Muffler Replacement (LY7, LZ9) (See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Exhaust
System/Muffler/Service and Repair).
5. Remove the rear axle tie rod bracket braces. Refer to Rear Axle Tie Rod Bracket Brace Replacement (See: Steering/Tie Rod/Service and
Repair/Rear Suspension)
6. Remove the knuckles. Refer to Knuckle Replacement (See: Front Steering Knuckle/Service and Repair/Rear Suspension).
7. If the vehicle is equipped with ABS, disconnect the ABS wiring harness from the clips on the support assembly and upper control arms.
8. Position a suitable jack stand under the support assembly.
Note: When replacing complete module assembly, mark fastener location of axle bracket (LH/RH) to body rail.
9. Remove the support assembly to body bolts.
Note: Mark location of support assembly to body rails with a dab of paint.
10. With the aid of an assistant, remove the support assembly from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
Note: If a transfer of components is necessary, it is recommended that the fasteners be loosely installed, then all the suspension component
fasteners be torqued after the support is in the vehicle and all the suspension components installed.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (See: Service Precautions/Vehicle Damage Warnings/Fastener Caution).
1. If a new rear support is being installed, a transfer of components is necessary.
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Upper Control Arms
Tighten the upper control arm to rear support nut and bolt to 60 Nm (44 lb ft) plus 60 degrees rotation.
