Subframe - Rear

Subframe - Rear









Removal and Installation

1. Measure and record the vehicle ride height. For additional information, refer to Section 204-00 .

2. Remove the rear wheels. For additional information, refer to Section 204-04 .

3. With a wax pencil, mark the relational alignment of the rear subframe to the underbody at the mounting locations.

4. Remove the catalytic converter, muffler and tailpipe assembly.
- Remove the 2 catalytic converter nuts.
- To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).

- Disconnect the muffler and tailpipe assembly from the isolators.

- Remove the assembly.

5. NOTE: Index-mark the driveshaft before disconnecting from the rear drive axle.

NOTE: It is necessary to install new driveshaft bolts during installation. Reuse of the driveshaft bolts is not recommended.

Remove the 6 driveshaft bolts.

- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).

6. NOTE: Before tightening the lower shock bolts, use a jackstand to raise the rear suspension to the measurement taken in the Removal procedure (curb height).

Remove the rear shock-to-lower control arm bolts.

- To install, tighten the rear shock-to-lower control arm bolts - All-Wheel Drive (AWD) to 142 Nm (105 lb-ft).

- To install, tighten the rear shock-to-lower control arm bolts - Front Wheel Drive (FWD) to 110 Nm (81 lb-ft).

7. Disconnect the rear wheel speed sensor electrical connectors.





8. Release the park brake cable tension. For additional information, refer to Section 206-05 .

9. Remove the intermediate cable body bracket bolt from the frame.
- To install, tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).





10. Disconnect the intermediate park brake cable from the front park brake cable.





11. Disconnect the rear park brake cables from the park brake levers at the rear calipers.

12. Remove the rear brake caliper pins.
- To install, tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).

13. Remove the rear calipers and the rear caliper brackets and attach aside to the body with mechanic's wire. It is not necessary to disconnect the hydraulic brake lines.

14. Remove the 4 rear subframe bracket bolts. Discard the bolts.
- To install, tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).

15. NOTICE: When positioning the lifting table, be sure to support the rear subframe on the subframe rails. Do not lift on the rear differential or rear control arms, damage may occur.

Position a lifting table under the subframe.

16. Remove the 4 rear subframe bolts. Discard the bolts.
- To install, tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).

17. Remove the 2 rear subframe brackets.

18. Remove the rear subframe assembly.

19. Transfer components as necessary.

20. NOTE: Install new suspension fasteners during assembly.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

- For installation, align the subframe to the body following the alignment specification.

- Check and, if necessary, adjust the alignment. For additional information, refer to Section 204-00 .