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Rear Cross-Member: Service and Repair

REAR CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [2WD]

CAUTION:

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Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS wheel-speed sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the harness if it is
pulled by mistake. Before performing the following procedures, remove the ABS wheel-speed sensor (axle side) and fix it to an appropriate place
where the sensor will not be pulled by mistake while servicing the vehicle.

1. Remove the center trunk board.

2. Remove the main silencer and middle pipe.  See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Exhaust System/Service and Repair  See: Engine, Cooling and

Exhaust/Exhaust System/Service and Repair

3. Remove the rear stabilizer.  See: Stabilizer Bar/Service and Repair/Rear Stabilizer Removal/Installation

4. Remove the rear coil spring.  See: Suspension Spring ( Coil / Leaf )/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Rear Suspension

5. Remove the rear lower arm.  See: Control Arm/Service and Repair/Rear Lower Arm Removal/Installation

6. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

7. Install in the reverse order of removal.

8. Inspect the rear wheel alignment.  See: Alignment/Service and Repair/Rear Wheel Alignment

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