Rear Subframe: Service and Repair

SUBFRAME - REAR

Subframe - Rear:

Removal

All vehicles
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.

Vehicles with all wheel drive (AWD)
2. Remove the rear axle assembly.

All vehicles
3. Remove the 4 bolts and position the 4 rear control arms aside.







4. Remove and discard the exhaust hanger from the subframe.







5. With an assistant, remove the 4 bolts and the rear subframe.

Installation

All vehicles
1. With an assistant, position the rear subframe and install the bolts.
- To install, tighten the rear bolts to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
- To install, tighten the front bolts to 103 Nm (76 lb-ft).

2. Install a new exhaust hanger on the subframe.

3. NOTE: The vehicle must be at ride height before tightening the bolts.

Position the 4 rear control arms into the subframe.
- Loosely install the bolts.

Vehicles with AWD
4. Install the rear axle assembly.

All vehicles
5. Tighten the 4 rear control arms bolts.
- Tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).