SRX 2WD V8-4.6L VIN A (2004)
Rear Subframe: Service and Repair
Frame Replacement - Rear
Tools Required
J 39580 Engine Support Stand
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting ().
2. Remove the rear wheels.
3. Remove the exhaust system.
4. Remove the propeller shaft from the differential.
Important: The lower control arms will drop approximately 1.5 inches when the shock to lower control arm bolts are removed.
5. Install the support fixture (3), in order to raise the lower control arm to relieve the tension from the shock.
6. Remove the shocks lower mounting bolt (2).
7. Remove the support fixture.
8. Disconnect the electrical connectors for the rear wheel speed sensors.
9. Disconnect the ABS wiring harness from the upper control arms.
10. Disconnect the rear suspension position sensor wiring harness from the frame.
11. Disconnect the rear suspension position sensor harness connector.
12. Disconnect the head lamp leveling wiring harness from the frame.
13. Disconnect the head lamp leveling sensor harness connector.
14. Disconnect the rear brake pipe lines (1) forward of the rear wheelhouse.
