Cross-Member: Service and Repair

Fig. 20 Rear Crossmember Replace:

REAR CROSSMEMBER REPLACE
1. Remove rear crossmember assembly as shown, noting following:

a. Support lower arm with a suitable jack, then remove shock absorber from lower arm connection.
b. Before removing coil spring scribe a mating mark on lower arm assembly and crossmember for installation reference, then loosen lower arm mounting nut and remove coil spring.

2. Reverse procedure to install noting following:

a. Align coil spring ends with spring seat groove, then temporarily tighten lower arm mounting nut.