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[AWD]

REAR CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [AWD]

Caution:
^ Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS wheel-speed sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the harness if it is pulled by mistake. Before performing the following procedures, remove the ABS wheel-speed sensor (axle side) and fix it to an appropriate place where the sensor will not be pulled by mistake while servicing the vehicle.


1. Remove the center trunk board.
2. Remove the main silencer and middle pipe.
3. Remove the propeller shaft.
4. Remove the rear stabilizer.
5. Remove the rear coil spring.
6. Remove the lower arm.
7. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
8. Install in the reverse order of removal.
9. Inspect the rear wheel alignment.








Rear ABS Wheel-speed Sensor Removal Note





1. Remove the rear ABS wheel-speed sensor and rear ABS wheel-speed sensor harness connected to the trailing link.

Brake Caliper Component Removal Note
1. Remove the caliper, and suspend it aside with cable.

Bolt (Rear Shock Absorber Lower Side) Removal Note





1. Support the trailing link with a jack.
2. Remove the bolt (rear shock absorber lower side).

Bolts (Rear Lateral Link Outer Side And Rear Upper Arm Outer Side) Removal Note





1. Raise the rear trailing link to the unloaded condition with a jack.

Note:
^ Jacking up the rear suspension to the no occupant position will lighten the force on the bushing and make it easier to perform the procedure.

2. Remove the bolts (rear lateral link outer side and rear upper arm outer side).

Rear Crossmember And Rear Differential Removal Note

Warning:
^ Removing the crossmember is dangerous. The crossmember component could fall and cause serious injury or death. Verify that the jack securely supports the crossmember component.






1. Support the rear crossmember component with a jack.
2. Remove the rear crossmember component.

Bolts (Rear Lateral Link Outer Side And Rear Upper Arm Outer Side) Installation Note





1. Raise the rear trailing link to the unloaded condition with a jack.

Note:
^ Jacking up the rear suspension to the no occupant position will lighten the force on the bushing and make it easier to perform the procedure.

2. Tighten the bolts (rear lateral link outer side and rear upper arm outer side).

Rear Cross Bar Installation Note





1. Install the cross bar so that the triangular marking is facing to the front of the vehicle.