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Suspension System

Rear Crossmember Repair Procedures

In this manual: Suspension System
General Information — 15Maintenance — 7Engine Mechanical System — 84Engine Electrical System — 49Emission Control System — 22Fuel System — 95Clutch System — 28Manual Transmission — 21Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) System — 47Drive Shaft and Axle — 20Suspension System — 36Steering — 23Restraints — 39Brake System — 54Body (Interior and Exterior) — 209Body Electrical System — 254Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 56
10steps
~60min
3/5difficulty
04080120160200107.880N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Replacement

  1. Loosen the wheel nuts slightly. Raise the vehicle and make sure it is securely supported.
  2. Remove the rear wheel and tire (A) from the rear hub.

    Tightening torque: 88.2 - 108 N·m

  3. Remove the rear shock absorber. (Refer to Rear Suspension System - "Rear Shock Absorber").
  4. Remove the rear upper arm. (Refer to Rear Suspension System - Rear Upper Arm).
  5. Remove the rear lower arm. (See Rear Suspension System - "Rear Lower Arm")
  6. Remove the longitudinal arm. (Refer to Rear Suspension System - "Longitudinal Arm").
  7. Remove the rear trailing arm. (Refer to Rear Suspension System - "Rear Trailing Arm")
  8. Remove the muffler. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Center Muffler")
  9. Loosen the mounting bolts and remove the rear crossmember (A) from the frame.

    Tightening torque: 156.9 ~ 176 N·m

  10. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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