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Rear Suspension Support Bushing Replacement

Rear Suspension Support Bushing Replacement



Special Tools

• CH-48377 Remover/Installer

• CH-49233 Press Tool

• CH-8996928 Removal Tool, Bushes Rear Subframe


For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .

Removal Procedure


1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .

2. Remove the tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .

3. Remove the muffler. Refer to Exhaust Muffler Replacement (LAU/A28NER) Exhaust Muffler Replacement (LBS/A20DTH) Exhaust Muffler Replacement (spare part) .

4. Remove the park brake cables from the support. Refer to Parking Brake Rear Cable Replacement (J71) .

5. Remove lower fastener shock absorber. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement (GNC) Shock Absorber Replacement (GNE) .

6. Remove rear springs. Refer to Rear Spring Replacement (GNC) Rear Spring Replacement (GNE) .

7. Disconnect the electrical connection.

8. Remove reinforcement arm bolts (1) to body.


9. AWD: Remove the propeller shaft. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement .

10. Position a transmission jack under the rear support and firmly secure the support to the jack with straps.

11. Mark up support position to body with spray paint.

12. Remove the 4 rear support to body bolts (1).


13. Remove the rear support assembly from the vehicle.

14. With the aid of an assistant, remove the rear support from the transmission jack and place it on the floor.

15. Remove the washers from the front bushings.

16. Drill through rubber bushings with drill 8 mm. See diagram.


17. Remove the bushings by placing CH-48377-1 drift mandrel between bushings and wall of rear axle and drift out.



Installation Procedure

Note

When transferring any suspension components, refer to each suspension component replacement procedure for the proper torque specifications.



1. Locate the front bushings as shown in the picture.


2.
Note

The bushing can be damaged if it is pressed to deep. The bushing should be pressed so that the flange on the bushing is resting on the rear suspension support.


Locate the rear bushings as shown in the picture.


3. Coat damping bushing with silicone grease and install the bushings. Use hydraulic press tool CH-49233 Press Tool and CH-8996928 Removal Tool.


4. With the aid of an assistant, position the rear support onto the transmission jack and firmly secure the support to the jack with straps.

5. Position the rear support assembly to the vehicle.

6. Refer to Fastener Caution .

Install 4 NEW rear support to body bolts (1).

Tighten

Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb ft) + 180 degrees + 15 degrees


7. Connect the electrical connection.

8. Install rear springs. Refer to Rear Spring Replacement (GNC) Rear Spring Replacement (GNE) .

9. AWD: Install the propeller shaft. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement .

10. Install NEW reinforcements arm bolts (1) to body.

Tighten

Tighten the bolts to 150 Nm (111 lb ft) + 30 degrees + 15 degrees.


11. Install shock absorber lower fastener. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement (GNC) Shock Absorber Replacement (GNE) .

12. Install the park brake cable. Refer to Parking Brake Rear Cable Replacement (J71) .

13. Install the exhaust muffler. Refer to Exhaust Muffler Replacement (LAU/A28NER) Exhaust Muffler Replacement (LBS/A20DTH) Exhaust Muffler Replacement (spare part) .

14. Install the tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .

15. Lower the vehicle.

16. Check the rear alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement .