Grand AM V6-3300 3.3L (1992)
Note the position of the upper end of the spring and the upper spring insulator before removing. The spring and upper insulator should be reinstalled
in the same position as before removal.
10.
Using an appropriate pry bar, pull down the right side of the rear axle. Remove the right rear suspension spring and rubber insulator.
11.
Position the reinforcement plate to the spring seat, frame rail, and body flange as shown in figure 4.
12.
Mark the nine (9) weld locations on the spring seat, frame rail and the body flange as shown in figure 4.
13.
Remove the paint from the marked weld locations.
14.
Position the reinforcement plate as shown in figure 4. Clamp in position as required.
15.
Cover the fuel filler pipe, fuel filter, and any other exposed components with a protective welding tarp.
16.
Using a mig welder with EZ Grind ER 705-16 (or equivalent) weld wire, weld the reinforcement plate to the vehicle as follows (see figure 4).
Important:
Do not attach the welder ground lead to the rear axle. The welder ground lead may be attached to any other part of the vehicle body which will
provide a safe, effective ground for welding purposes.
A.
Plug weld the reinforcement plate to the frame rail at the four holes in the horizontal surface of the reinforcement plate.
B.
Lap weld the lower edge of the reinforcement plate tabs to the spring seat. Position tabs as required to ensure good contact with edge of
spring seat.
C.
Plug weld the reinforcement plate to the body flange at the three holes in the outboard flange of the reinforcement plate. Clamp as necessary
to ensure good welds.
D.
Remove weld residue from welded areas using a wire brush or other suitable tool.
17.
Apply an appropriate primer material to all weld areas and let dry. Apply rubberized undercoating (Penray Rubberized Undercoat # 4424 or
equivalent) to the entire reinforcement plate and to all primed areas.
18.
Using an appropriate pry bar, pull down the right side of the rear axle far enough to position and install the right rear suspension spring and upper
insulator assembly.
Important:
The spring and upper insulator should be reinstalled in the same position as before removal.
19.
Support the right side of the rear axle with a jack stand and loose assemble the lower shock absorber bolt and nut. Remove the jack stand. Tighten
lower shock absorber bolt and nut to 47 N-m (35 lb.ft.).
20.
Place the fuel filler pipe assembly up into position in the right rear wheel house.
21.
Lower vehicle far enough to allow proper positioning of the fuel filler neck and pocket assembly to the opening in the quarter panel. Install four
(4) 7 mm screws and tighten until fully driven seated, and not stripped. See figure 1.
22.
Raise vehicle.
23.
Reinstall one (1) 10 mm bolt to the right rear brake pipe support bracket. Tighten to 20 N-m (15 lb.ft.). See figure 4.
24.
Reinstall the fuel filler pipe shield to the wheel house using three (3) 7 mm screws. Tighten screws until fully driven, seated, and not stripped, See
figure 1.
25.
Reinstall one (1) 13 mm bolt to the fuel filler pipe clip and the body frame rail. Tighten to 16 N-m (12 lb.ft.). See figure 2.
26.
Lower vehicle as required to reinstall tire and wheel assembly. Tighten wheel nuts to 140 N-m (100 lb. ft.).
27.
Lower vehicle.
28.
Install campaign identification label.
CAMPAIGN IDENTIFICATION LABEL
