REAR CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [4WD]


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Caution
•  Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS wheel-speed sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the harness if it is pulled by mistake. Before performing the following procedures, remove the ABS wheel-speed sensor (axle side) and fix it to an appropriate place where the sensor will not be pulled by mistake while servicing the vehicle.

1.  Remove the center trunk board.

2.  Remove the rear auto leveling sensor. (Vehicle with headlight auto leveling system) (See REAR AUTO LEVELING SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

3.  Remove the main silencer and middle pipe. (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3 Turbo].)

4.  Remove the propeller shaft. (See PROPELLER SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

5.  Remove the rear stabilizer. (See REAR STABILIZER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

6.  Remove the rear coil spring. (See REAR COIL SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

7.  Remove the lower arm. (See REAR LOWER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

8.  Remove in the order indicated in the table.

9.  Install in the reverse order of removal.

10.  Inspect the rear wheel alignment. (See REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT.)

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1
Locknut
2
Rear ABS wheel-speed sensor
3
Parking brake cable
4
Brake caliper component
5
Disc plate
6
Rear cross bar
7
Bolt (rear shock absorber lower side)
8
Bolt (rear lateral link outer side)
9
Bolt (rear upper arm outer side)
10
Rear trailing link and wheel hub component
11
Differential oil temperature sensor connector
12
4WD solenoid connector
13
Rear crossmember and rear differential component
14
Rear differential mounting rubber
15
Front differential mounting rubber
16
Rear differential
17
Rear lateral link
18
Rear upper arm
19
Dynamic damper
20
Rear crossmember


Rear ABS Wheel-speed Sensor Removal Note

1.  Remove the rear ABS wheel-speed sensor and rear ABS wheel-speed sensor harness connected to the trailing link.

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Brake Caliper Component Removal Note

1.  Remove the caliper, and suspend it aside with cable.


Bolt (Rear Shock Absorber Lower Side) Removal Note

1.  Support the trailing link with a jack.

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2.  Remove the bolt (rear shock absorber lower side).


Bolts (Rear Lateral Link Outer Side And Rear Upper Arm Outer Side) Removal Note

1.  Raise the rear trailing link to the unloaded condition with a jack.

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Note
•  Jacking up the rear suspension to the no-occupant position will lighten the force on the bushing and make it easier to perform the procedure.

2.  Remove the bolts (rear lateral link outer side and rear upper arm outer side).


Rear Crossmember And Rear Differential Removal Note

Warning
•  Removing the crossmember is dangerous. The crossmember component could fall and cause serious injury or death. Verify that the jack securely supports the crossmember component.

1.  Support the rear crossmember component with a jack.

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2.  Remove the rear crossmember component.


Bolts (Rear Lateral Link Outer Side And Rear Upper Arm Outer Side) Installation Note

1.  Raise the rear trailing link to the unloaded condition with a jack.

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Note
•  Jacking up the rear suspension to the no-occupant position will lighten the force on the bushing and make it easier to perform the procedure.

2.  Tighten the bolts (rear lateral link outer side and rear upper arm outer side).


Rear Cross Bar Installation Note (Australian, Russian specs.)

1.  Install the cross bar so that the triangular marking is facing to the front of the vehicle.

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Rear Cross Bar Installation Note (Expect Australian, Russian specs.)

1.  Install the cross bar so that the identification letters are facing to the front of the vehicle.

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Identification letters
•  Left side of the vehicle: LH
•  Right side of the vehicle: RH