Solstice L4-2.0L Turbo (2008)
Cross-Member: Service and Repair
Rear Suspension Support Crossmember Replacement
Rear Suspension Support Crossmember Replacement
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 differential. Refer to the appropriate procedure:
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Differential Replacement (See: Transmission and Drivetrain/Differential Assembly/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Differential
Replacement)for the 5L40-E/5L50-E automatic transmission
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Propeller Shaft, Differential, and Driveline Support Replacement (See: Transmission and Drivetrain/Drive/Propeller Shafts, Bearings and
Joints/Drive/Propeller Shaft/Service and Repair/Propeller Shaft, Differential, and Driveline Support Replacement)for the Aisin AR5 manual
transmission
3. Remove the rear lower control arms. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement (See: Control Arm/Service and Repair/Rear Suspension/Lower
Control Arm Replacement) .
4. Remove the rear suspension lower control arm reinforcement bolts (1).
5. Remove the rear suspension lower control arm reinforcement (2).
