OEM 2007 Buick Rendezvous Rear Crossmember

2007 Buick Rendezvous Rear Crossmember Parts and Q&A

• Q: How to replace the Rear Crossmember in the rear suspension on 2007 Buick Rendezvous?

  A: Beginning the process requires suspension of the car with support before extracting the tire followed by the wheel for removal. A utility stand should support the rear carrier while you remove the rear suspension knuckle. Separate the wheel speed sensor harness from the lower Control Arm and Rear Crossmember and detach the four rivets which secure the park brake cable to the Rear Crossmember. After disconnecting the automatic level control (ALC) height sensor and its link from the crossmember bar and lower Control Arm, securely position the alc wiring harness away from the work area. Before removing the Rear Crossmember bolts, use a utility jack to stabilize the crossmember then lower it to the ground. Start by removing the rear stabilizer shaft after removing the rear axle upper and lower control arms and tie rods from the Rear Crossmember. Start your installation process by attaching the tie rods to the crossmember before moving onto the rear axle lower and upper control arms and the rear stabilizer shaft. Utilize guide pins through rail holes to align the raised Rear Crossmember before tightening Rear Crossmember mounting bolts to 130 n.m (96 lb ft). You should install the alc height sensor onto both crossmember and lower Control Arm and attach the Parking Brake Cable to the Rear Crossmember as well as connect the wheel speed sensor harness. After placing the rear suspension knuckle back in position with tire and wheel, lower the vehicle for alignment inspection followed by wheel adjustment as needed.