Rear Subframe: Service and Repair

REAR SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

CAUTION
For vehicles with ABS, be careful when handling the pole piece at the tip of the wheel speed sensor so as not to damage it by striking against other parts.








REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS

[[A]] UPPER ARM ASSEMBLY REMOVAL





Secure the knuckle assembly by a cord as shown to avoid load on the brake hose.

[[B]] TOE CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY REMOVAL





Disconnect the toe control arm only from its rear suspension crossmember side, and use a cord to tie it to the trailing arm assembly as shown.

[[C]] CROSSMEMBER STAY REMOVAL





The crossmember mounting bolts need not be unscrewed when the crossmember stay is replaced. However, the bolts may be loosened while the crossmember stay is removed. It is recommended that you retighten the bolts to 110 ± 15 Nm (81 ± 11 ft-lb).

[[D]] CROSSMEMBER BRACKET REMOVAL





The crossmember mounting bolts need not be unscrewed when the crossmember bracket is replaced. However, the bolts may be loosened while the crossmember bracket is removed. It is recommended that you retighten the bolts to 110 ± 15 Nm (81 ± 11 ft-lb).

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

]]A[[ CROSSMEMBER STAY INSTALLATION





Install the crossmember stay with its arrow facing the front of vehicle.

]]B[[ CROSSMEMBER BRACKET/CROSSMEMBER NUT INSTALLATION





Ensure that the crossmember mounting bolts have been tightened to 110 ± 15 Nm (81 ± 11 ft-lb), and then install the crossmember bracket with the crossmember nut.

]]C[[ CROSSMEMBER STAY/CROSSMEMBER NUT INSTALLATION





Ensure that the crossmember mounting bolts have been tightened to 110 ± 15 Nm (81 ± 11 ft-lb), and then install the crossmember stay with the crossmember nut.

INSPECTION
^ Check the crossmember for cracks or deformation.
^ Check all bolts for condition and straightness.