OEM 2006 Buick Rendezvous Rear Crossmember

2006 Buick Rendezvous Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the Rear Crossmember on 2006 Buick Rendezvous?

  A: First, raise and secure the vehicle, remove the tire and wheel, in order to replace the Rear Crossmember. Position the rear Differential carrier using a utility stand and disengage the rear Differential carrier mounting bolts used to attach to the Rear Crossmember. Next, take out the rear suspension knuckle; disconnect the wheel speed sensor harness from the Rear Crossmember and lower Control Arm, and also take out the rivets that hold the park brake cable to the rear cross member. Remove the height sensor from the alc and link from the crossmember bar and Control Arm, being sure to keep the alc wiring harness out of the way. Using a utility jack, raise the Rear Crossmember and you can remove the Rear Crossmember mounting bolts and lower the Rear Crossmember. Go ahead and take out the rear stabilizer shaft, rear axle upper control arms, rear axle lower control arms, and tie rods from the rear cross member. As for installation, install the tie rods, the rear axle lower control arms, the rear axle upper control arms, and the rear stabilizer shaft on the Rear Crossmember. Raise the Rear Crossmember and align it with the use of guide pins through the rail holes, and install the rear cross member mounting bolts, tighten to a 130 n.m (96 lb ft). Mount the alc height sensor on the crossmember and lower Control Arm, and connect the Parking Brake Cable to the Rear Crossmember. Hook the wheel speed sensor harness to the rear cross member, as well as lower Control Arm, reinstall the rear suspension knuckle, and after that, install the tire and wheel after lowering the vehicle. Check the rear wheels align and adjust accordingly.