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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2002MALIBU LSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSUSPENSIONREAR SUSPENSIONREAR SUSPENSION SYSTEMREPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSUPPORT REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION
2002 Chevrolet Malibu LS
Support Replacement: Installation
2002 Chevrolet Malibu LSSECTION Installation
- Position the rear suspension support on the vehicle. Install the rear suspension support mounting bolts. Tighten the suspension support mounting bolts to 120 N.m (89 lb ft).
- Install the wheel speed sensor wiring harness to the rear support. Install the bolt to the vapor canister. Install the lateral links. Refer to REAR LATERAL LINKS AND TRAILING ARMS REPLACEMENT .
- Install the ABS electrical harness to the lateral links. Connect the electrical connectors to the wheel speed sensors. Install the stabilizer shaft. Refer to STABILIZER SHAFT REPLACEMENT . Install the parking brake cables to the rear support.
- Install the tire and wheel assemblies. Lower the vehicle. Measure the rear wheel alignment. Refer to MEASURING WHEEL ALIGNMENT in WHEEL ALIGNMENT .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.