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Rear Subframe: Service and Repair





Replacement

1. Remove the rear wheel & tire.

Tightening torque :
88.3 - 107.9 N.m(9.0 - 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 - 79.6 lb-ft)

2. Remove the rear lower arm.

3. Remove the rear shock absorber.

4. Remove the rear upper arm.

5. Remove the trailing arm.

6. Remove the assist arm.

7. Remove the differential carrier.

8. Loosen the bolts and nuts and then remove the sub frame (A).

Tightening torque :
156.9 - 176.5 N.m(16.0 - 18.0 kgf.m, 115.7 - 130.2 lb-ft)




9. Installation is the reverse of removal.