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Rear Sub Frame: Removal

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

    T-type

    < Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Differential (T-type). >

    VA-type

    < Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Differential (VA-type). >

  4. Remove the rear stabilizer. < Ref. to , REMOVAL , Rear Stabilizer. >
  5. Remove the bolts which secure the rear shock absorber to rear arm.
  6. Support the sub frame using a transmission jack.
    Fig 1: Supporting Sub Frame Using Transmission Jack
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  7. Remove the front link from sub frame. < Ref. to , REMOVAL , Front Link. >
  8. Remove the rear link from sub frame. < Ref. to , REMOVAL , Rear Link. >
  9. Remove the upper link from sub frame. < Ref. to , REMOVAL , Upper Link. >
  10. Remove the sub frame support arm.
  11. After removing the bolt, remove the sub frame and sub frame support plate from vehicle.
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