VUE FWD V6-3.5L (2008)
Axle Beam: Service and Repair
Support 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 tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (See: Wheels and Tires/Service and Repair) .
3. Remove the exhaust muffler and resonator assembly. Refer to Muffler Replacement (LAT-2.4L, LE5 2.4L) (See: Engine, Cooling and
Exhaust/Exhaust System/Muffler/Service and Repair)Muffler Replacement (LZ4-3.5L) (See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Exhaust
System/Muffler/Service and Repair)Muffler Replacement (LY7 3.6L) (See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Exhaust System/Muffler/Service and
Repair) .
4. If equipped with all wheel drive, remove the rear drive axle. Refer to Differential Replacement () .
5. Remove the stabilizer shaft. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement (See: Stabilizer Bar/Service and Repair/Rear Suspension) .
6. Remove the stabilizer shaft links from the support. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement (See: Stabilizer Bar/Stabilizer Link/Service and
Repair/Rear Suspension)
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7. Remove the lower control arm from the support assembly. Refer to Rear Axle Lower Control Arm Replacement (See: Control Arm/Service and
Repair/Rear Suspension/Rear Axle Lower Control Arm Replacement) .
8. Disconnect the upper control arm from the support assembly. Refer to Rear Axle Upper Control Arm Replacement (See: Control Arm/Service and
Repair/Rear Suspension/Rear Axle Upper Control Arm Replacement) .
9. Disconnect the adjustable link from the support assembly. Refer to Adjust Link Replacement (See: Steering/Tie Rod/Service and Repair/Rear
Suspension) .
10. Remove the support to body bolts and remove the support assembly from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure