Cross-Member: Service and Repair

Rear Suspension Support Bushing Replacement

Special Tools
* CH-48377 - Remover/Installer
* CH-49233 - Bushing Tool
* CH-50196 - Bushing Installer
* DT-49126-10 - Bushing Remove and Install Kit

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle Vehicle Lifting
2. Remove the tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation Service and Repair
3. Remove the exhaust muffler. Refer to Exhaust Muffler Replacement Service and Repair
4. Remove shock absorber lower fastener. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement. Service and Repair

5. Remove rear springs. Refer to Rear Spring, Insulator, and Jounce Bumper Replacement. Suspension Travel Bumper
6. Disconnect the electrical connection.




7. Remove reinforcement arm bolts (1) to body.
8. Remove the propeller shaft. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement Propeller Shaft Replacement
9. Position a transmission jack under the rear support and firmly secure the support to the jack with straps.
10. Mark up support position to body with spray paint.




11. Remove the 4 rear support to body bolts (1).
12. Remove the rear support assembly from the vehicle.
13. With the aid of an assistant, remove the rear support from the transmission jack and place it on the floor.
14. Remove the washers from the front bushings.




15. Drill through rubber bushings with drill 8 mm. See diagram.




16. Remove the bushings by placing CH-48377-1 - drift mandrel between bushings and wall of rear axle and drift out.

Installation Procedure

Note: When transferring any suspension components, refer to each suspension component replacement procedure for the proper torque specifications.




1. Locate the front bushings as shown in the picture.





Note: The bushing can be damaged if it is pressed to deep. The bushing should be pressed so that the flange on the bushing is resting on the rear suspension support.

2. Position the rear bushings in the frame.





Note: Apply a small amount of silicone grease on the bushing prior to installing.

3. Use the DT-49126-10 - tool (1), CH-50196 - tool (3) and the CH-49233 - tool (2), install the bushing.
4. With the aid of an assistant, position the rear support onto the transmission jack and firmly secure the support to the jack with straps.
5. Position the rear support assembly to the vehicle.





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution

6. Install 4 NEW rear support to body bolts (1).

Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb ft) + 180 degrees + 15 degrees.

7. Connect the electrical connection.
8. Install rear springs. Refer to Rear Spring, Insulator, and Jounce Bumper Replacement. Service and Repair


9. Install the propeller shaft.




10. Install NEW reinforcements arm bolts (1) to body.

Tighten the bolts to 150 Nm (111 lb ft) + 30 degrees + 15 degrees.

11. Install shock absorber lower fastener.
12. Install the exhaust muffler.
13. Install the tires and wheels.
14. Lower the vehicle.
15. Check the rear alignment.