Rear Subframe Mount: 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 Remover and Install Kit

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle Service and Repair.

2. Remove the tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (South America) Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (South America)Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Europe) Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Europe).

3. Remove the exhaust muffler. Refer to Exhaust Muffler Replacement (Dual) Exhaust Muffler Replacement (Dual)Exhaust Muffler Replacement (Single) Exhaust Muffler Replacement (Single).

4. Remove shock absorber lower fastener. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement (GNC) Shock Absorber Replacement (GNC).

5. Remove rear springs. Refer to Rear Spring, Insulator, and Jounce Bumper Replacement Rear Suspension.

6. Disconnect the electrical connection.





7. Remove reinforcement arm bolts (1) to body.

8. Position a transmission jack under the rear support and firmly secure the support to the jack with straps.

9. Mark up support position to body with spray paint.





10. Remove the 4 rear support to body bolts (1).

11. Remove the rear support assembly from the vehicle.

12. With the aid of an assistant, remove the rear support from the transmission jack and place it on the floor.

13. Remove the washers from the front bushings.





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





15. Remove the bushings by placing CH-48377-1 - drift mandrelbetween 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 Fastener Caution.

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

* First Pass: 90 Nm (66 lb ft)

* Second Pass: plus 180 degrees

* Final Pass: plus 15 degrees.

7. Connect the electrical connection.

8. Install rear springs. Refer to Rear Spring, Insulator, and Jounce Bumper Replacement Rear Suspension.





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

* First Pass: 150 Nm (111 lb ft)

* Second Pass: plus 30 degrees

* Final Pass: plus 15 degrees.

10. Install shock absorber lower fastener. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement (GNC) Shock Absorber Replacement (GNC).

11. Install the exhaust muffler. Refer to Exhaust Muffler Replacement (Dual) Exhaust Muffler Replacement (Dual)Exhaust Muffler Replacement (Single) Exhaust Muffler Replacement (Single).

12. Install the tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (South America) Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (South America)Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Europe) Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Europe).

13. Lower the vehicle.

14. Check the rear alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement Wheel Alignment Measurement.