AWD

REAR SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION [AWD]

CAUTION: For vehicles with ABS, be careful when handling the pole piece at the tip of the ABS sensor so as not to damage it by striking against other parts.

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS
[[A]] REAR ABS SENSOR REMOVAL -VEHICLES WITH ABS-

CAUTION: For vehicles with ABS, be careful when handling the pole piece at the tip of the ABS sensor so as not to damage it by striking against other parts.





The rear ABS sensor can be damaged during service work.
Unclamp the rear ABS sensor cable as shown, and tie it out of the way.

[[B]] SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY/TRAILING ARM ASSEMBLY AND KNUCKLE CONNECTION TEMPORARY ASSEMBLING





After removing the driveshaft, assemble the knuckle and shock absorber assembly and the trailing arm assembly temporarily to support the knuckle.

[[C]] CROSSMEMBER STAY REMOVAL





The crossmember mounting bolts need not be unscrewed when the crossmember stay is replaced. However, the bolts may be loose while the crossmember stay is removed. It is recommended that you should retighten the bolts to 100 ± 10 Nm (74 ± 7 ft. lbs.).

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT
]]A[[ CROSSMEMBER STAY/CROSSMEMBER NUT INSTALLATION





Ensure that the crossmember mounting bolts have been tightened to 90 - 110 Nm (67 - 81 ft. lbs.), and then install the crossmember stay with the crossmember nut.

INSPECTION
^ Check the crossmember for cracks or deformation.
^ Check all bolts for condition and straightness.