Repair Procedure

How to use this manual .

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: Torque, N.m (lbf.ft)

: Replace

: Warning/Caution

: Inspection/Adjustment

*: Learning

: ■SPL Tool

: Required Removal

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: Torque, N.m (lbf.ft)

: Replace

: Warning/Caution

: Inspection/Adjustment

*: Learning

: ■SPL Tool

: Required Removal

1. A.-

   Preconditions 

   • Vehicle Lifted
   • Rear Differential Fluid Drained (With AWD)

   Key Information 

   Do the following before starting your work.

   Remove: 

   • Rear Caliper Body
     NOTE:

     Do not disconnect the brake hose.

   • Rear Driveshaft (With AWD)

   Disconnect: 

   • Rear Suspension Area
   • 1. -

        Rear Stabilizer Link (Rear Stabilizer Bar Side)

     2. -

        Rear Lower Arm A (Rear Knuckle Side)

     3. -

        Rear Lower Arm B (Rear Knuckle Side)

     4. -

        Rear Control Arm (Rear Knuckle Side)

     5. -

        Rear Upper Arm A (Rear Knuckle Side)

     6. -

        Rear Upper Arm B (Rear Knuckle Side)

     7. -

        Rear Damper (Rear Knuckle Side)

   Sub-Procedure 

   Removal 

   Figure 1 

   • Support the rear subframe (a) with a wood block (b) and a transmission jack (c). (Figure 1)

   Tool Details (Figure 1) 

   Name
   c	Transmission Jack (Commercially Available)

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   Installation 

   • Do the following procedure while using the subframe alignment pin.

   Installation Directions (Figure 2) 

   Position	Direction
   d	Front

   Tightening Procedure (Figure 2) 

   Step	Operation	Object	Specification
   1	Temporarily Tighten	All Bolts	-
   2	Align	Subframe	-
   3	Tighten	All Bolts	-> ->

   Figure 2 

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   After Installation 

   • Transfer Assembly Fluid Refill (With AWD)
   • Wheel Alignment Check
2. B.-

   Key Information 

   Do the following before starting your work.

   Remove: 

   • Rear Caliper Body (Both sides)
     NOTE:

     Do not disconnect the brake hose.

   • Left Muffler

   Disconnect: 

   • Rear Stabilizer Link (Rear Stabilizer Bar Side)
   • Propeller Shaft (Rear Differential Side) (With AWD)
   • Rear Differential Breather Tube (Rear Differential Side) (With AWD)
   • Rear Differential Pump Motor Breather Tube (Motor Side) (With AWD)

   Sub-Procedure 

   Removal 

   Figure 1 

   1. Support the rear subframe (a) with a wood block (b) and a transmission jack (c). (Figure 1)

   Tool Details (Figure 1) 

   Name
   c	Transmission Jack (Commercially Available)

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   2. Remove the rear stabilizer bar (d) through the wheelwell opening as shown. (Figure 2)

   NOTE:

   Do not try to remove the stabilizer bushing (e). Replace the stabilizer assembly if the bushings need replacement. (Figure 2)

   Specifications (Figure 2) 

   Position	Standard Value
   f	about 20 mm (0.79 in)

   Figure 2 

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   Installation 

   Installation Directions (Figure 3) 

   Position	Direction
   g	Front

   Tightening Procedure (Figure 3) 

   Step	Operation	Object	Specification
   1	Temporarily Tighten		-
   2	Tighten	All Bolts	->

   Step	Operation	Object	Specification
   3	Recheck specified torque	All Bolts	-

   Figure 3 

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3. C.-

   Sub-Procedure 

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   Installation 

   Installation Directions 

   Mark	Direction
   a	Up

   Specifications 

   Standard Value
   b	2.0 mm (0.079 in) max.

4. D.-

   Sub-Procedure 

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   Installation 

   Installation Directions 

   Mark	Direction
   a	Up

   Specifications 

   Standard Value
   b	1.0 mm (0.039 in) max.