OEM 2002 Buick Rendezvous Rear Crossmember

2002 Buick Rendezvous Rear Crossmember Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the Rear Crossmember on 2002 Buick Rendezvous?

  A: To replace the crossmember raise and support the vehicle, remove tire and rim to take it up. Use a utility stand to add support to the rear Differential carrier; then unbolt the rear Differential carrier mounting bolts from the Rear Crossmember. Write the mounting points of the Rear Crossmember to the frame after which you remove the rear suspension knuckle. Remove the park brake cable from the rear cross member and remove bolt and nut holding the speed sensor harness on to the lower Control Arm. Remove bolt holding speed sensor retaining knob on outside. Disconnect speed sensor harness at sensor. Employ a utility jack to hold up the Rear Crossmember, and take out the Rear Crossmember mounting bolts, and lower the Rear Crossmember. Then, unscrew the three bolts of the stabilizer shaft and remove the shaft along with the rear axle upper and lower control arms, also the Rear Crossmember tie rods. For installation, start off with installing the tie rods at the cross member, then followed by rear axle lower & upper control arms, and rear standard stabilizer shaft. Mount the Rear Crossmember on the scribe marks made on the frame by raising the Rear Crossmember and position it parallelly with scribe marks on the frame before installing and tighten Rear Crossmember mounting bolts at 115-145 n.m (96 lb ft). Mount the rear Differential carrier using the bolts and tighten them to 37 n.m (50 lb ft). Connect the Parking Brake Cable to the Rear Crossmember, and the wheel speed sensor harness, as well as the rear suspension knuckle. Lastly, reinstall the tire and wheel, check the rear camber and toe angles, and make the necessary adjustments before lowering the vehicle.