Structural Brace: Service and Repair

REAR SUPPORT BRACES







Removal

NOTE: The 2 rear support braces must be removed and installed at the same time.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Remove and discard the 4 rear support brace bolts.
3. Remove and discard the 2 upper rear support bolts.
4. Remove and discard the 4 front rear support brace bolts.
5. Remove and discard the 2 rear support brace-to-frame bolts, and remove the 2 rear support braces.

Installation

NOTE:
- The 2 rear support braces must be removed and installed at the same time.
- All bolts must be started by hand before final torque.







1. Position the LH and RH rear support braces.
1. Install the 2 front rear support brace bolts.
2. Position the LH and RH rear support braces.
3. Install the 2 front rear support brace bolts.

2. Install the 4 rear support brace bolts.
3. Install the 2 center support brace-to-frame bolts.
4. Install the 2 upper support brace bolts.







5. Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown.
- Tighten the 4 front support brace bolts to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).
- Tighten the 4 rear support brace bolts to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).
- Tighten the 2 center support brace-to-frame bolts to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).
- Tighten the 2 upper support brace bolts to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).