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Rear Sub Frame

Rear Sub Frame

REMOVAL
1. Separate front exhaust pipe and rear exhaust pipe.
2. Remove rear exhaust pipe and muffler.
3. Remove rear differential.

With T-type


With VA-type


4. Disconnect link front from sub frame.
5. Disconnect link rear from sub frame.
6. Disconnect link upper from sub frame.







7. Place transmission jack under sub frame.
8. Remove support sub frame front.
9. After removing bolts, remove sub frame and support sub frame from vehicle body.


INSTALLATION
1. Install in reverse order of removal.
2. For installation and tightening torque of rear differential.

With T-type
Ref. to Rear Differential for T-type.>

With VA-type








3. Using transmission jack, support rear arm horizontally and tighten nuts and bolts securing rear arm, link front, link rear, link upper and shock absorber.
4. Install support sub frame front.

NOTE: Check wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.

INSPECTION
Check removed parts for wear, damage and cracks, and correct or replace if defective.