Structural Brace: Service and Repair

Support Braces - Rear







Removal

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

NOTE: Pay particular attention to the location of bolts removed to aid in installation.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Vehicle Jacking and Lifting.
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 8 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.

NOTE: All bolts must be started by hand before final tightening.

NOTE: Use new fasteners In all locations.

1. Position the LH and RH rear support braces.
1. Position the LH and RH rear support braces.
2. Loosely install the 4 rear support brace bolts (front).

2. Loosely install the 4 rear support brace bolts.
3. Loosely install the 6 rear support brace bolts (center-to-frame) in the same locations as when removed.
4. Loosely install the 2 rear support brace bolts (upper).
5. Tighten the bolts in the following sequence:
1. Tighten the 4 rear support brace bolts (front) to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).
2. Tighten the 4 rear support brace bolts (rear) to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).
3. Tighten the 6 rear support brace bolts (center-to-frame) to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).
4. Tighten the 2 rear support brace bolts (upper) to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).