Rear Subframe: Service and Repair

CRADLE-REAR BODY

REMOVAL

1. Remove the rear fascia.
2. Remove the spare wheel.
3. Remove the tail lamps.




4. Disconnect the tire pressure monitor sensor, if equipped.




5. Separate the right harness hangers and position the harness through the cradle.




6. Disconnect the vapor canister electrical connector.




7. Disconnect the vapor canister hoses.




8. Loosen the upper two canister nuts.
9. Remove the lower canister nut (2) and remove the vapor canister (1).




10. Separate the left harness hangers and position the harness through the cradle.




11. Disconnect trailer wiring electrical connector (1).




12. Lube filler neck grommet to aid with removal of the filler neck.




13. Disconnect vapor canister line (2).
14. Disconnect the fuel line (1).
15. Loosen the clamp (4) and disconnect the fuel filler hose (3).




16. Remove the bolt (1) supporting the fuel filler tube (2).




17. Separate and remove the fuel filler neck.




18. Remove the outer bolt (2 and 3) and disconnect the track bar (1).




19. Separate the exhaust hangers (1 and 2) and support the exhaust.




20. Using a grease pencil or equivalent, mark the location of the body cradle (3) on the underbody to aid installation.
21. Support the cradle (3) with a suitable lifting device.
22. Remove the upper cradle bolts (2).
23. Remove the side cradle bolt (1).
24. Remove the rail bolts (4) and remove the cradle (3).

INSTALLATION




1. Install the cradle and install the rail bolts (4).
2. Align the cradle to the marks made previously.
3. Tighten the bolts (4) to 108 N.m (80 ft.lbs).
4. Install the side cradle bolt (1).
5. Tighten the bolt (1) to 108 N.m (80 ft.lbs).
6. Install the upper cradle bolts (2).
7. Tighten the bolts (2) to 102 N.m (75 ft.lbs).




8. Connect the exhaust hangers (1 and 2).




9. Attach the track bar (1) and install the outer bolt (3) and nut (2).
10. Tighten the bolt (3) to 190 N.m (140 ft.lbs).




11. Verify that the fuel filler tube grommet is in place and lube the grommet to aid installation of the filler tube.




12. Install the filler tube through the grommet.




13. Install the bolt (1) supporting the fuel filler tube (2) and tighten to 14 N.m (10 ft.lbs).




14. Connect the fuel filler hose (3) to the fuel tank and install the clamp (4).
15. Connect the fuel line (1).
16. Connect the vapor canister line (2).




17. Connect the trailer wiring electrical connector (1).




18. Position the left wire harness through the cradle and secure the harness hangers.




19. Install the vapor canister (1) and install the lower canister nut (2).
20. Tighten the nuts to 24 N.m (17 ft.lbs).




21. Connect the vapor canister hoses.




22. Connect the vapor canister electrical connector.




23. Position the right wire harness through the cradle and secure the harness hangers.




24. Connect the tire pressure monitor sensor, if equipped.
25. Install the tail lamps.
26. Install the fascia.
27. Install the spare wheel.