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Crossmember Replacement




Crossmember Replacement

Removal Procedure





1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle Service and Repair.

2. Remove the rear wheels.

3. Remove the rear muffler. Refer to Exhaust Muffler Replacement (Rear) Exhaust Muffler Replacement (Rear)Exhaust Muffler Replacement (Front 2.5L) Exhaust Muffler Replacement (Front).





Caution:
Failure to support crossmember can cause crossmember to drop to the ground when crossmember mounting bolts are removed.

4. Remove the rear seat and rear strut upper nut-to-body.





5. Remove the rear crossmember bolts and nuts.

6. Remove the rear crossmember by lowering the jackstand.

Installation Procedure





Notice:
Refer to Fastener Notice Fastener Notice.

1. Install the rear crossmember with bolts and nuts.

Tighten the rear crossmember bolts and nuts to 110 Nm (81 lb ft).

2. Install the front/rear parallel links and stabilizer bar.