Structural Brace: Service and Repair

SUPPORT BRACES - REAR







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 (rear).
3. Remove and discard the 2 rear support brace bolts (upper).
4. Remove and discard the 4 rear support brace bolts (front).
5. Remove and discard the 2 rear support brace bolts (center to frame), 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 tightening.







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

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







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