REAR CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [2WD]


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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. (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 rear stabilizer. (See REAR STABILIZER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

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

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

7.  Remove in the order indicated in the table.

8.  Install in the reverse order of removal.

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

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1
Rear cross bar
2
Bolt (rear upper arm outer side)
3
Bolt (rear lateral link outer side)
4
Rear crossmember component
5
Rear upper arm
6
Rear lateral link
7
Dynamic damper
8
Rear crossmember


Bolt (Rear Upper Arm Outer Side And Rear Lateral Link 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 upper arm outer side and rear lateral link outer side).


Rear Crossmember Component 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 crossmember component using a jack and remove the nuts.

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2.  Remove the crossmember component.


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

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

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


Rear Cross Bar Installation Note

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

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