LaCrosse FWD V6-3.0L (2010)
Rear Subframe: Service and Repair
Rear Suspension Support Replacement (GNE)
Rear Suspension Support Replacement (GNE)
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle ().
2. Remove the tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation ().
3. Remove the exhaust muffler. Refer to Exhaust Muffler Replacement ().
4. Remove the park brake cables from the support. Refer to Parking Brake Rear Cable Replacement (J71) ().
5. Remove the shock absorber lower fastener. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement (GNC) ()Shock Absorber Replacement (GNE) ().
6. Remove the rear wheel hub brackets. Refer to Rear Wheel Hub Bracket Replacement (GNC) ()Rear Wheel Hub Bracket Replacement (GNE) ().
7. Remove the lower control arms from the vehicle. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement (GNC) ()Lower Control Arm Replacement (GNE)
().
8. Remove the upper control arms from the vehicle. Refer to Upper Control Arm Replacement (GNC) ()Upper Control Arm Replacement (GNE)
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9. Remove reinforcement arm bolts (1) to body.
10. Remove the outer fastener adjustment links. Refer to Adjust Link Replacement (GNE) ()Adjust Link Replacement (GNC) ().
11. Remove the rear wheel drive shafts. Refer to Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement ().
12. Remove the differential carrier assembly. Refer to Differential Carrier Assembly Replacement ().
13. Position a transmission jack under the rear support and firmly secure the support to the jack with straps.
14. Mark the location of the frame using spray paint for correct positioning during installation.
