L200 L4-2.2L VIN F (2002)
MAKE SURE VEHICLE IS PROPERLY SUPPORTED AND SQUARELY POSITIONED ON THE HOIST. TO HELP AVOID PERSONAL
INJURY WHEN A VEHICLE IS ON A HOIST, PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FOR THE VEHICLE ON THE OPPOSITE END FROM
WHICH COMPONENTS ARE BEING REMOVED.
1.
Raise vehicle on hoist.
2.
Remove rear wheel and tire assemblies.
IMPORTANT:
Inspect for aftermarket shims between rear hubs and rear suspension trailing arms and remove if present.
3.
Remove rear suspension lower control arm to rear axle control arm attachment bolts, discard bolts and nuts.
CAUTION:
SUPPORT THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE TO ENSURE THAT THE VEHICLE WILL NOT BECOME UNBALANCED AND TIP
FORWARD, OFF THE HOIST, ONCE THE REAR SUSPENSION SUPPORT IS REMOVED (DUE TO DECREASED PROPORTION OF REAR
VEHICLE MASS). FAILURE TO SUPPORT FRONT OF VEHICLE COULD CAUSE VEHICLE TO FALL OFF THE HOIST.
4.
Support rear suspension support with a suitable support stand.
5.
Remove the four rear suspension support to body bolts and discard bolts.
6.
Lower rear suspension support.
7.
Transfer washers from old bolts to new 137 mm (5.39 in.) longer bolts (10 mm longer than the original bolts). Insert bolt with washer from bottom
of rear suspension support and place spacer between the top of support bushing and vehicle body. Hand start all 4 bolts before torquing any of the
bolts.
Torque:
