Cross-Member: Service and Repair

Support Replacement

Removal Procedure





1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the tires and wheels.
3. Remove the exhaust muffler and resonator assembly.
4. If equipped with all wheel drive, remove the rear drive axle.
5. Remove the stabilizer shaft.
6. Remove the lower control arm from the support assembly.
7. Disconnect the upper control arm from the support assembly.
8. Disconnect the toe link from the support assembly.





9. Remove the support to body bolts and remove the support assembly from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure





1. Position the support assembly to the vehicle.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

2. Install the support to body bolts.
^ Tighten the support to body bolts to 170 Nm (125 ft. lbs.).





3. Connect the toe link to the support assembly.
4. Connect the upper control arm to the support assembly.
5. Install the lower control arm to the support assembly.
6. Install the stabilizer shaft.
7. If equipped with all wheel drive, install the rear drive axle.
8. Install the exhaust muffler and resonator assembly.
9. Install the tires and wheels.
10. Lower the vehicle.
11. Check the rear alignment.