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.

  Note
  • The rear upper arm inner bolt cannot be tightened completely with the rear upper arm installed to the vehicle due to the narrow operation space. Therefore, mark the position before removing the rear upper arm, align the rear crossmember and rear upper arm markings when installing the rear upper arm, and tighten the rear upper arm inner bolt completely before installing the rear crossmember component to the vehicle.

1. Support the jack up point for the front crossmember using a garage jack.

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  Caution
  • Perform the work using a garage jack. When jacking up the rear suspension with unloaded condition, to prevent bending the front of the vehicle, support the jack up point for the front crossmember using a garage jack.

2. Jack up the rear suspension with unloaded condition.

  Note
  • Jacking up the rear suspension with unloaded condition will lighten the force on the bushing and make it easier to perform the procedure.

3. Mark the rear upper arm and rear crossmember shown in the figure.

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4. Remove the presilencer. (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7].)

5. Remove the presilencer insulator.

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

7. Remove the rear ABS wheel-speed sensor. (See REAR ABS WHEEL-SPEED SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [4WD].)

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

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

10. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

11. Install in the reverse order of removal.

12. Inspect for rear wheel alignment, and adjust it as necessary. (See REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT [4WD].)

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1 | Rear parking brake cable (See PARKING BRAKE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [4WD (L.H.D.)].) (See PARKING BRAKE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [4WD (R.H.D.)].)
2 | Locknut (See WHEEL HUB COMPONENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [4WD].)
3 | Caliper component (See Caliper Component Removal Note.)
4 | Differential oil temperature sensor connector
5 | 4WD solenoid connector
6 | Rear lower arm (See REAR LOWER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
7 | Rear differential and rear crossmember component (See Rear Differential And Rear Crossmember Component Removal Note.)
8 | Rear upper arm (See REAR UPPER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [4WD].)
9 | Rear lateral link (See REAR LATERAL LINK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
10 | Rear stabilizer component (See REAR STABILIZER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [4WD].)
11 | Rear crossmember
12 | Stopper rubber

Caliper Component Removal Note

1. Remove the rear brake caliper component, and suspend it with a cable in a location out of the way.

Rear Differential And 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 mission jack securely supports the crossmember component.

1. Support the crossmember component using a mission jack and remove the installation nuts.

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2. Remove the rear crossmember component.