Tool, Spring Compressor, Hook, Model 3
(1135103-00-A)
Tool, Rear Ride Height Torque, Model 3
(1137855-00-A)
Remove
Raise and support the vehicle. See Raise Vehicle - 2
Post Lift.
Remove the LH rear wheel. See Wheel (Remove and
Install).
Remove the mid aero shield panel. See Panel - Aero
Shield - Mid (Remove and Replace).
Remove the LH rear suspension cover. See Cover -
Rear Suspension - LH (Remove and Replace).
Install a spring compressor onto the LH rear coil
spring.
Note: Make sure that the spindle will go through
the body opening when the LH rear suspension is
compressed.
Position a support stand underneath the LH rear
suspension.
Break the nut loose that attaches the LH rear lower
aft link to the subframe.
Remove the bolt and nut that attach the rear damper
to the LH rear lower aft link.
Remove the bolt and nut that attach the LH rear
lower aft link to the knuckle.
Use a 3/4 ton underhoist stand to hold the coil
spring while slowly lowering the support stand to
release the LH rear lower aft link from the knuckle.
Note: Attach a bungee cord from the LH rear
lower aft link to the coil spring to assist, if
needed.
Remove the bolt and nut that attach the LH rear
lower aft link to the subframe, and then remove the link
from the vehicle.
Link - Aft - Lower - Rear - LH - Install
Install
Hand-tighten the bolt and nut that attach the LH
rear lower aft link to the subframe.
Install the coil spring into position for
installation while raising the support stand until the LH rear lower aft link is supported.
Note: Might need to compress the coil spring
further until the LH rear lower aft link and the
knuckle holes align.
Hand-tighten the bolt and nut that attach the LH
rear lower aft link to the knuckle.
Hand-tighten the bolt and nut that attach the rear
damper to the LH rear lower aft link.
Remove the bolt that attaches the LH rear rotor to
the hub.
Torque 5 Nm
Note:Remove the lug nut previously installed
for early production vehicles.
Hand-tighten the nuts that attach the rear hub jack
adapter to the LH rear hub.
Position a support stand underneath the LH lower
rear control arm, and then raise the support stand to
simulate vehicle at ride height.
Use the rear ride height torque gauge to verify that
the suspension is set within ride height specification.
Note: Might need to adjust the support stand or
spring compressor tool slightly.
Measure the distance between the bottom of the
quarter panel to the center of the rear axle to make
sure that the rear suspension is set to ride height: The
distance should measure 378 mm.
Tighten the bolt that attaches the LH rear lower aft
link to the subframe. Mark the bolt with a paint pen
after the bolt is tighten.
Torque 115 NmTorque 115 Nm
Tighten the bolt that attaches the LH rear lower aft
link to the knuckle. Mark the bolt with a paint pen
after the bolt is tighten.
Torque 115 Nm
Torque 115 Nm
Tighten the bolt and nut that attach the rear damper
to the LH rear lower aft link. Mark the bolt with a
paint pen after the bolt is tighten.
Torque 115 Nm
Torque 115 Nm
Remove the support stand from underneath the LH rear
suspension.
Remove the rear hub jack adapter from the LH rear
hub.
Install the bolt that attaches the brake rotor to
the hub.
Torque 5 Nm
Remove the spring compressor from the LH rear coil
spring.
Install the LH rear suspension cover. See Cover -
Rear Suspension - LH (Remove and Replace).
Install the LH rear wheel. See Wheel (Remove and
Install).
Perform four wheel alignment (check and adjust)
procedure. See Four Wheel Alignment (Check and Adjust).
Remove
Remove the trunk lid trim. See Trim - Lid - Trunk (Remove and Replace).
Disconnect the electrical connectors from the trunk exterior release
switch and the rear facing camera.
Remove the bolts that attach the rear facing camera to the trunk
exterior release switch, and
Note:
This procedure was formulated using a release candidate or production
model. Follow safety requirements and use extreme caution when working on or
near high-voltage systems and components.
Remove
Remove the LH and RH center console side panel carpets. See Carpet -
Side Panel - Center