Cross member — removal and installation

Special tool

	Coil Spring Compressor 204-167 (14-042)
	Adapters for 204-167 204-215 (15-111)

General equipment:

• transmission jack
• bridge stand
• Fixing clamp

Withdrawal

1. Remove wheels and tires. See Section 204-04 for more information.

2.

WARNING: Because the spring is under tension, be extra careful. Failure to follow this instruction may result in injury.

Using the special tools, remove the spring.



3. Disconnect the anti-roll bar from the rear lower arm on both sides.



4. Remove the anti-roll bar clips (left side shown).

• 1. Remove the mounting bolts.
• 2.Remove the clip.

5. Remove the anti-roll bar.

6. Remove bushings of the stabilizer bar.



7. Remove the rear lower arms (left side shown).



8.

CAUTION: The front lower arm is marked "FRONT" ("Before"). Mark the position of the front lower arm for ease of installation.

Remove the front lower arms (left side shown).



9. Disconnect upper arms from wheel knuckles (left side shown).



10.

NOTE: Mark the position of the upper arms for ease of installation.

Remove the upper arms (left side shown).



11.

NOTE: Support the exhaust system components with a suitable bridge stand.

Disconnect the exhaust system from the exhaust system hanger cross member.

• Lower the exhaust system to get enough clearance against the cross member.

12.

WARNING: Make sure the cross member is secured to the transmission jack. Failure to follow this instruction may result in injury.

Using a suitable clamp, secure the cross member to the transmission jack.

13. Remove the cross member.

• Turn out bolts of fastening on both parties.

Installation

NOTE: The final tightening of the rear suspension elements should be carried out at the calculated height.

1.

CAUTION: Make sure the cross member ball bearing washers are properly installed.

Using a suitable transmission jack, position the cross member in the desired position.




2. Install the cross member.

• Install mounting bolts on both sides.

3. Remove the fixing collar.

4. Lower and remove the transmission jack.

5. Attach the exhaust system components to the exhaust system hanger cross member.

• Remove the bridge stand.

6.

NOTE: Do not fully tighten upper arm mounting bolts at this stage.

Attach the upper arms to the cross member (left side shown).



7.

NOTE: Do not fully tighten upper arm mounting bolts at this stage.

Install upper control arms (left side shown).



8.

NOTE: Do not fully tighten the front lower arm mounting bolts at this stage.

Install the front lower arms (left side shown).



9.

NOTE: Do not fully tighten the rear lower control arm bolts at this stage.

Install the rear lower arms (left side shown).



10. Set the suspension to the calculated height. See Section 204-00 for more information.

11. Tighten the bolts securing the upper arm to the cross member (left side shown).



12. Tighten the bolts securing the upper arm to the wheel knuckle (left side shown).



13. Tighten the front lower arm mounting bolts on both sides.



14. Tighten the rear lower arm mounting bolts on both sides.



15.

NOTE: Do not attach the anti-roll bar to the rear lower arms at this stage.

Install the anti-roll bar. For more information, refer to the chapter Anti-roll bar available in this section.

16.

CAUTION: The stabilizer bushings must be properly positioned on the stabilizer. Do not use lubricant.

NOTE: Make sure the bushing nipple is on the left side.

Install the bushing on the anti-roll bar on both sides.



17. Establish clips of the stabilizer of cross-section stability on both parties.

• 1. Moisten the clamps with water to facilitate installation.
• 2.Press the clamp onto the sleeve on both sides.

18. Install the anti-roll bar.



19. Lower the suspension out of its reference height position.

20. Attach the stabilizer bar to the rear lower arm on both sides.



21. Install the springs. For more information, refer to the chapter Spring available in this section.

22. Install wheels and tires. See Section 204-04 for more information.

23. Check and, if necessary, adjust the wheel alignment. See Section 204-00 for more information.

24.

NOTE: Final tightening of the rear lower arm adjustment cam nuts should be done with the vehicle resting on the drive wheels.

Tighten the rear lower arm adjustment cam nuts.