Rear Subframe: Service and Repair

Support Braces - Rear









Removal

NOTE: The 2 rear support braces must be removed and installed at the same time.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Vehicle Jacking and Lifting.

2. Remove and discard the 4 rear support brace bolts (rear).

3. Remove and discard the 2 rear support brace bolts (upper).

4. Remove and discard the 4 rear support brace bolts (front).

5. Remove and discard the 2 rear support brace bolts (center to frame), and remove the 2 rear support braces.

Installation

NOTE: The 2 rear support braces must be removed and installed at the same time.

NOTE: All bolts must be started by hand before final tightening.

1. Position the LH and RH rear support braces.

1. Install the 2 rear support brace bolts (front).

2. Position the LH and RH rear support braces.

3. Install the 2 rear support brace bolts (front).





2. Install the 4 rear support brace bolts.

3. Install the 2 rear support brace bolts (center to frame).

4. Install the 2 rear support brace bolts (upper).

5. Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown.
- Tighten the 4 rear support brace bolts (front) to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).

- Tighten the 4 rear support brace bolts (rear) to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).

- Tighten the 2 rear support brace bolts (center-to-frame) to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).

- Tighten the 2 rear support brace bolts (upper) to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).