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Rear Suspension

Chassis reinforcement, rear subframe, CV

To remove
1. Raise the car.
2. Remove the bolts holding the LH and RH rear chassis reinforcements. Remove the reinforcements.





To fit
1. Position both the RH and LH rear chassis reinforcements and loosely screw in the bolts.





2. Tighten the front bolts on the LH and RH rear chassis reinforcements.

Tightening torque 110 Nm (81 ft. lbs.)





3. Tighten the rear bolts on the LH and RH rear chassis reinforcements.

Tightening torque 75 Nm + 135 degrees (55 ft. lbs. + 135 degrees)

4. Lower the car to the floor.