OEM Chevrolet Venture Rear Crossmember

Chevrolet Venture Rear Crossmember Parts and Q&A

• Suspension Crossmember, Rear
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  Q: How to replace the Rear Crossmember on Chevrolet Venture?

  A:

  Start by lifting the vehicle before supporting it with tools then eliminate the wheel and tire assembly. The support system involves placing a utility stand under the rear Differential carrier for the removal of all Rear Crossmember mounting bolts. First mark the frame locations of the Rear Crossmember mount before you remove the rear suspension knuckle. First disconnect the wheel speed sensor harness from both the lower Control Arm and the Rear Crossmember. After that remove the rivets connecting the park brake cable to the Rear Crossmember. A utility jack supports the Rear Crossmember while you take out the Rear Crossmember mounting bolts to put the crossmember into position. After removing the rear stabilizer shaft you should proceed to detach the upper and lower rear control arms from the Rear Crossmember before collecting the Tie Rods from their position on the crossmember. The installation process begins with Tie Rod attachment to the crossmember followed by rear axle control arms installation onto the crossmember then the stabilizer shaft installation completes the process. Position the raised crossmember to match the frame scribe marks before inserting Rear Crossmember bolts which should be torqued between 115-145 n.m (96 lb ft). Fasten the rear Differential carrier mounting bolts while torquing each one to 37 n.m (50 lb ft). First position the Parking Brake Cable onto the Rear Crossmember before you wire up the wheel speed sensor harness to both Rear Crossmember and lower Control Arm and then place the rear suspension knuckle into position. After installation replace the tire and wheel before slowly lowering the vehicle.