Rear Subframe: Service and Repair
REAR SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBERREMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
CAUTION
^ The parts indicated by *1 should be temporarily tightened, and then fully tightened with the vehicle standing on the ground and the curb weight condition.
^ The parts indicated by *2 are the bolts with friction coefficient stabilizer. In removal, ensure there is no damage, clean dust and soiling from the bearing and thread surfaces, and tighten them to the specified torque.
Pre-removal & Post-installation Operation:
Removal Steps 1-5:
REMOVAL SERVICE POINT
[A] REAR SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL
Place a wooden block against the bottom of rear suspension crossmember front, and remove the crossmember. Do not tilt the crossmember during removal.
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT
[A] REAR SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER INSTALLATION
Install the rear suspension crossmember stay so that the water drain hole is positioned rearward.