SUBFRAME, Removing And Installing, Fwd Vehicles: Removing

• Must be removed when assembling the brake system later. Note the following: Drive back the brake pistons, refer to [[Editorial:Find destination]] .

-- Remove the rear wheels, refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .

-- Remove the rear section from the exhaust system, refer to [For engine(s) CPNB] Exhaust System, Emission Controls .

Vehicles with Steel Suspension 

-- Remove the coil springs, refer to Removing .

Vehicles with Air Suspension 

-- Remove air springs, refer to Removing .

Continuation for All Vehicles 

Fig 1: Bolt And Washer

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-- Remove the bolt -arrow-, the washer between the wheel bearing housing and the shock absorber and then remove the left and right shock absorbers from the wheel bearing housing.

-- Secure the vehicle to the hoist lifting arms -arrow B- with the Tensioning Strap T10038 over the striker pin -arrow A-.

Fig 2: Tensioning Strap T10038

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-- Place a piece of foam rubber -1- between the sill panel and the Tensioning Strap T10038 and then tension the Tensioning Strap T10038

-- Disconnect the connector -2- from the Left Rear ABS Wheel Speed Sensor -G46- and the Right Rear ABS Wheel Speed Sensor -G44-.

Fig 3: Connector, Left And Right Bolts

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-- Remove the left and right bolts -1- and the bracket with the wires from the wheel bearing housing.

-- Disconnect the connector -1- from the Left Rear Level Control System Sensor -G76- and from the Right Rear Level Control System Sensor -G77- (if equipped).

Fig 4: Connector & Wiring Harness

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-- Free up the wiring harness -2- -arrow-

-- Remove the underbody covers -1 and 2-, refer to Underbody Trim Panel .

Fig 5: Stone Deflectors

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-- If equipped remove the center cover -2-, refer to Underbody Trim Panel .

Fig 6: Stone Chip Protection

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-- Remove the diagonal braces, if equipped, refer to Removing .

-- Remove the stone chip protection -1 and 2-, if equipped.

Fig 7: Right And Left Brake Line

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-- Disconnect the right and left brake line -1- on the brake hose -2-, refer to [[Editorial:Find destination]] .

Fig 8: Brake Hose, Brake Hose Bracket, Retaining Spring & Brake Line

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-- Secure the subframe, refer to SUBFRAME, SECURING, FWD .

-- Remove the left and right bolts -arrow-.

Fig 9: Left And Right Bolts

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-- Carefully lower subframe with components. Pay attention to any wires that may be hanging down.