Rear Cross-Member: Service and Repair

REPLACEMENT
1. Jack up the rear of the vehicle and support it on safety stands.
2. Remove in the order shown in the illustration.
3. Inspect all parts and replace as necessary.
4. Install in the reverse order of removal.
5. Tighten the stabilizer bracket, lateral link and trailing link mounting bolts to just under the specified torque. Tighten all other bolts and nuts to the specified torque.
6. Lower the vehicle.
7. With the vehicle unladen, tighten the stabilizer bracket lateral link and trailing link mounting bolts.
8. After installation, measure the rear wheel alignment and adjust it if necessary.