Suspension: Service and Repair

Pre-removal Operation
1. Remove service lid.
2. Remove luggage compartment side trim.
3. Remove rear crossmember under cover panel.
4. Remove center exhaust pipe.
5. Follow removal steps outlined in illustration.

Removal Service Points





[A] Propeller Shaft Removal (1).
1. Make mating marks on the differential companion flange and flange yoke, and then separate the differential carrier assembly and the propeller shaft.
2. Suspend the propeller shaft from the body with wire, etc. so that there are no sharp bends.

CAUTION: Be careful that there are no sharp bends in the propeller shaft, as they may damage the Lobro joint.





[B] Crossmember Mounting Self-Locking Nuts Removal (12).
After supporting the crossmember in FWD vehicles or the differential case in AWD vehicles with a garage jack or transmission jack respectively, remove the crossmember mounting nuts.

INSTALLATION
Installation in reverse order as removal.

Installation Service Points





]A[ Propeller Shaft Installation (1).
Install with the mating marks of the differential carrier and propeller aligned.

CAUTION: Tighten installation bolts and nuts after removing oil and grease from threads to prevent them from loosening.

Post-installation Operation
1. Install center exhaust pipe.
2. Bleed brake line.
3. Install luggage compartment side trim.
4. Install service lid.
5. Check parking brake lever stroke.
6. Wheel alignment check and adjust.

INSPECTION
- Check crossmember for cracks or other damage.