REAR CROSSMEMBER — Removal / Inspection / Installation

R-37parts diagram

Performance rod (callout 3) is fitted to the K8 DOHC (1.8L V6) only.

1
Jack up the rear of the vehicle and support it with safety stands.
2
Remove the wheels.
3
Remove in the order shown in the figure, referring to Removal Note.
4
Visually inspect each part and replace as necessary.
5
Install in the reverse order of the removal, referring to Installation Note.
6
Loosely tighten the stabilizer bracket, lateral link and performance rod bolts and nuts. Tighten all other bolts and nuts to the specified torque.
7
Bleed the air from the Brake System. (Refer to section P.)
8
Install the wheels. (Tightening torque: 89-117 N·m {9.0-12.0 kgf·m, 66-86 ft·lbf})
9
Lower the vehicle.
10
With the vehicle unloaded, tighten the stabilizer bracket, lateral link and performance rod bolts to the specified torque.
11
After installation, measure the rear wheel alignment, and adjust it, if necessary. (Refer to page R-9.)

Parts DiagramFig. fig1

#	Part Name	Notes
1	Brake pipe	Removal / Installation Note ... page R-38. SST. Tightening torque 12.8-21.5 N·m {130-220 kgf·cm, 113-190 in·lbf}
2	Rear stabilizer	Removal / Inspection / Installation ... page R-36
3	Performance rod (K8 DOHC)	Removal / Inspection / Installation ... page R-34. Tightening torque 68-95 N·m {6.9-9.7 kgf·m, 50-70 ft·lbf}
4	Lateral link (front and rear)	Removal / Inspection / Installation ... page R-34. Tightening torque 44-58 N·m {4.4-6.0 kgf·m, 32-43 ft·lbf} / 86-116 N·m {8.7-11.9, 63-86}
5	Bolts	Tightening torque 47-62 N·m {4.7-6.4 kgf·m, 34-46 ft·lbf}
6	Rear crossmember	Inspect for damage. Tightening torque 6.9-15.6 N·m {70-160 kgf·cm, 61-138 in·lbf}

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