When installing any rear suspension arms, tighten all bolts hand-tight only, move the suspension to its normal ride-height angle and position using a floor jack, then fully tighten the bolts. Begin by loosening the rear wheel lug nuts, raising the rear of the vehicle, and securely supporting it on jackstands before removing the rear wheel for better access to the control arms. For 1999 through 2005 models, unbolt the outer end of the upper control arm from the hub assembly, remove the pivot bolts from the inner end, and lift it out, reversing the process for installation while checking the rear wheel alignment afterward. For 2006 and later models, disconnect the parking brake cable, brake fluid hose, and wheel speed sensor from the suspension, support the rear hub carrier with a floor jack, disconnect the lower end of the shock absorber, and remove the rear exhaust system section. Support the entire rear crossmember, remove the four crossmember bolts, loosen the nut on the upper balljoint, and detach it from the hub carrier using a balljoint/tie-rod end removal tool. Lower the rear crossmember for access to the upper control arm pivot bolts, remove them, and lift out the upper control arm, again reversing the process for installation and checking the alignment. For the lower arm on 1999 through 2005 models, use a balljoint/tie-rod end removal tool to break the balljoint free, pull the control arm out, and remove the pivot bolt before reinstalling and checking alignment. For 2006 and later models, remove the coil spring assembly, mark the camber adjuster position, remove the pivot bolts, and lift the arm out, reversing the process for installation and checking alignment. For trailing arms on 2010 and earlier models, mark the camber adjuster position, remove the pivot bolts, and lift it out, reversing for installation and checking alignment. For 2011 and later models, disconnect the parking brake cable from the rear brake calipers, loosen the jam nut, remove the parking brake cable bracket, and trailing arm bolts before lifting it out and reversing for installation while checking alignment. Finally, for the assist arm, remove the pivot bolt from each end and lift it out, reversing for installation and checking alignment.
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