Cutlass V6-191 3.1L VIN M SFI (1998)
Cross-Member: Service and Repair
Rear Suspension
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Raise the vehicle and suitably support the vehicle.
2. Remove the tire and the wheel. Refer to Wheel Removal.
3. Remove the tailpipe. Refer to Tail Pipe Replacement in Engine.
4. Remove the brake lines from the rear suspension support. Refer to Hydraulic Brakes.
5. Remove the parking brake cables from the suspension support. Refer to Parking Brake.
6. Remove the stabilizer shaft (2) from the support (1).
7. Remove the lateral link front (2) and rear (7) bolts from the knuckle.
8. Remove the lateral links, front (3) and rear (4) from the rear suspension support (1).
Important: Support the rear suspension support with jack stands before removing the mounting bolts.
9. Remove the rear suspension mounting bolts (5, 8, 10 and 11).
10. Remove the rear suspension support (7).
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE