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Rear Subframe: Service and Repair





Replacement

1. Remove the rear wheel & tire.

Tightening torque:
88.3 - 107.9N.m(9.0 - 11.0kgf.m, 65.1 - 79.6lb-ft)





CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the rear wheel & tire.

2. Remove the rear lower arm.

3. Remove the rear shock absorber.

4. Remove the rear upper arm.

5. Remove the trailing arm.

6. Remove the rear assist arm.

7. Remove the rear muffler.












8. Loosen the mounting bolts and then remove the rear cross member (A) from the frame.

Tightening torque:
156.9 - 176.5N.m(16.0 - 18.0kgf.m, 115.7 - 130.2lb-ft)












9. Installation is the reverse of removal.