Rear Cross-Member: Service and Repair

CAUTION: Do not subject ABS sensor harness to excessive tension (if equipped).






REMOVAL
1. Separate front exhaust pipe and rear exhaust pipe.
2. Remove rear exhaust pipe and muffler.
3. Remove rear differential.





4. Place transmission jack under rear crossmember.





5. Remove bolts securing crossmember to car body, and remove crossmember.
6. Scribe an alignment mark on rear lateral link cam bolt and crossmember.
7. Remove front and rear lateral links by loosening nuts.

INSPECTION
Check removed parts for wear, damage and cracks, and correct or replace if defective.

INSTALLATION
1. Install in reverse order of removal.
2. Install rear differential.
3. Always tighten rubber bushing location when wheels are in full contact with the ground and vehicle is curb weight.

NOTE: Check wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.