Rear Crossmember Repair Procedures

DEPOSIT

1. 1
   Remove the front wheel and tire assembly (A) from the hub.

   Tightening torque: 88.3 ~ 108 N·m

   

2. 2
   Remove the rear lower arm. (See Rear Suspension System - "Rear Lower Arm")
3. 3
   Remove the rear shock absorber. (See Rear Suspension - "Rear Shock Absorber")
4. 4
   Remove the rear upper arm. (See Rear Suspension System - "Rear Upper Arm")
5. 5
   Remove the knuckle. (See Rear Suspension System - "Knuckle")
6. 6
   Remove the rear trailing arm. (See Rear Suspension System - "Rear Trailing Arm")
7. 7
   Disconnect the drive shaft. [4WD only] (See Axle and Propeller Shaft - "Drive Shaft")
8. 8
   Remove the carrier. [4WD only] (See Axle and Propeller Shaft - "Differential Carrier")
9. 9
   Remove the rear stabilizer bar link. (See Rear Suspension System - "Rear Stabilizer Bar")
10. 10
    Remove the muffler. (See Engine Mechanical System - "Muffler")
11. 11
    Loosen the mounting bolts (A) and nuts (B), then remove the rear crossmember (C) from the frame.

    Tightening torque: 156.9 ~ 176 N·m (16.0 ~ 18.0 kgf·m, 115.7 ~ 130.2 ft-lbf)

    

12. 12
    To install, perform the removal procedure in reverse order.
13. 13
    Check alignment. (Refer to Tires/Wheels – Wheel Alignment)