Rear Cross-Member: Service and Repair

Removal
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1. Remove the stabilizer bar.

2. CAUTION: Make sure the wheel knuckles are supported before removing the suspension arms.

Remove the rear lower arms.
3. Remove the front lower arms.
4. Remove the upper arms.





5. NOTE: Support the exhaust system to prevent damage.

Detach the exhaust system bracket.

3-Door





6. Disconnect the EVAP emission canister vent solenoid electrical connector.





7. Detach the vent pipes.





8. Remove the EVAP emission canister.

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9. Using a suitable transmission jack, support the rear crossmember.





10. Remove the crossmember retaining bolts (three bolts each side).
11. Lower and remove the crossmember.

Installation
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1. Locate the crossmember.





2. Install the crossmember retaining bolts (three bolts each side).

3-Door





3. Install the EVAP emission canister.





4. Attach the vent pipes.





5. Connect the EVAP emission canister vent solenoid electrical connector.

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6. Install the exhaust system.

7. NOTE: Do not lower the suspension from the design height.

Install the upper arms.

8. NOTE: Do not lower the suspension from the design height.

Install the front lower arms.

9. NOTE: Do not lower the suspension from the design height.

Install the rear lower arms.
10. Install the stabilizer bar.
11. Check the rear wheel alignment.