Suspension System

Rear Crossmember Repair Procedures

9steps
~54min
2/5difficulty
04080120160200107.980N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Replacement

  1. Remove the rear wheel and tire.

    Tightening torque: 88.3 ~ 108 N·m

    Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the rear wheel and tire.
  2. Remove the rear lower arm. (Refer to Lower Arm)
  3. Remove the rear shock absorber. (Refer to Rear Shock Absorber)
  4. Remove the rear upper arm. (Refer to Rear Upper Arm)
  5. Remove the trailing arm. (Refer to Trailing Arm)
  6. Remove the rear trailing arm. (Refer to Rear Trailing Arm)
  7. Remove the rear muffler.
  8. Loosen the mounting bolts and remove the rear crossmember (A) from the frame.

    Tightening torque: 156.9 ~ 176 N·m

  9. Installation is the reverse of removal.

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