SUBFRAME, Removing And Installing: Removing

If the drive axle/stub shaft threaded connection on the wheel hub is loosened to perform work, this must take place when the vehicle is standing on wheels. Loosen the drive axle threaded connection. Refer to DRIVE AXLE THREADED CONNECTION, LOOSENING AND TIGHTENING .

-- Versions with coil springs: determine the curb weight position. Refer to WHEEL BEARING, LIFTING TO CURB WEIGHT POSITION, VEHICLES WITH COIL SPRING .

-- Versions with air suspension: determine the standard vehicle height. Refer to WHEEL BEARING AT STANDARD VEHICLE HEIGHT, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH AIR SUSPENSION .

Equipment Versions with Sway Stabilization 

-- De-energize the 48 Volt system. Refer to BATTERY, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING .

-- Switch off the ignition and all electrical equipment.

-- Store the ignition key outside of the vehicle so that the ignition will not unintentionally start.

Continuation for All Vehicles 

-- Secure the subframe. Refer to SUBFRAME, SECURING .

-- Remove the left and right rear brake caliper. Refer to BRAKE CALIPER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the driveshaft from the rear final drive and tie it up. Refer to the appropriate Service Information .

-- Disconnect the left and right connector -arrow- for the rear level control system sensor. Free up the wire.

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-- Disconnect the left and right connector -1- for the speed sensor.

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-- Equipped on some models: disconnect the left and right connector -1-.

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows- on the upper shock absorber fastener.

Equipment Versions with Sway Stabilization: 

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-- Disconnect the connectors -arrows- from the Sway Stabilization Control Module 2 -J1096- and free up from the subframe.

Versions with Rear Axle Steering: 

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-- Loosen the nut -3- several turns.

-- Disconnect the connector -4- for the Rear Axle Steering Control Module -J1019-.

-- Disconnect the connector -2- for the Rear Axle Steering Control Module -J1019- and the tire pressure monitoring antenna.

-- Free up the wiring harness from the subframe.

Versions with Rear Axle Steering and Sway Stabilization: 

-- Remove the nut -1- and free up the ground wires from the subframe.

Continuation for All Vehicles: 

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-- Remove the left and right bolt -1- and free up the bracket -2- with the wires.

Versions with Air Suspension: 

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-- Remove the nuts -arrows-, and remove the cover -1- for the air supply unit.

-- Remove the air lines -1 and 2- with the rear air springs.

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Continuation for All Vehicles: 

-- Carefully lower the subframe.