Special Tool(s)

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SPECIAL TOOLS TABLE

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Powertrain Lift Table
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Fig 1: Identifying Subframe Replacement Components With Torque Specifications - Rear

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ITEM DESCRIPTION TABLE

Item	Part Number	Description
1	W712755	Front bushing brace-to-body bolt (4 required)
2	W520515	Rear subframe nut (4 required)
3	5K067	Rear subframe
4	5E028	Rear subframe washers
5	W704586	Shock absorber lower bolt
6	W711493	Trailer arm-to-frame bolts (4 required)
7	-	Brake caliper anchor plate bolts (4 required)

NOTE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital parts and systems and their failure can result in major service expense. A new part with the same part number must be installed if installation becomes necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct retention of these parts.

All vehicles

Remove the rear wheels. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL .
With a wax pencil, mark the relationship alignment of the rear subframe to the underbody at the mounting locations.

Fig 2: Marking Relationship Alignment Of Rear Subframe To Underbody At Mounting Locations
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Remove the LH and RH rear lower arms. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Remove the catalytic converter, muffler and tailpipe as an assembly.
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) only
Remove the 4 driveshaft bolts.
- To install, tighten to 83 Nm (61 lb-ft).
NOTE: Index-mark the rear axle pinion flange and the driveshaft yoke.

Fig 3: Locating Driveshaft Bolts
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All vehicles
Remove the bolt from the LH and RH wheel speed sensors.

Fig 4: Locating LH & RH Wheel Speed Sensors Bolt
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Remove the RH and LH wheel speed sensor nuts from the stud and position aside.

Fig 5: Locating RH & LH Wheel Speed Sensor Nuts
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AWD only
Disconnect the differential electrical connector on the LH side of the subframe.

Fig 6: Locating Differential Electrical Connector On LH Side Of Subframe
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All vehicles
Remove the 4 bolts (2 each side) from the rear hub spindle-to-brake caliper.
- To install, tighten to 59 Nm (44 lb-ft).
Fig 7: Locating Rear Hub Spindle-To-Brake Caliper Bolts
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Position the brake calipers aside using mechanic's wire. It is not necessary to disconnect the hydraulic brake lines.

Fig 8: Locating Brake Calipers
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Remove the bolts from the parking brake cable-to-trailing link bracket.
- To install, tighten to 22 Nm (16 lb-ft).
Fig 9: Locating Parking Brake Cable-To-Trailing Link Bracket Bolts
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Remove and discard the rear shock-to-trailing link lower bolts and flagnuts.
- To install, tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft) with the suspension at the bushing fastener tightening position.
Fig 10: Locating Rear Shock-To-Trailing Link Lower Bolts & Flagnuts
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Remove the 4 bolts and cone washers (2 each side) from the trailing links-to-vehicle body.
- To install, tighten to 103 Nm (76 lb-ft).
Fig 11: Locating Trailing Links-To-Vehicle Body Bolts & Cone Washers
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NOTE: The rear subframe must be secured to the lifting table. The rear subframe can become unstable and fall from the lifting table.

NOTE: For All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles, the rear differential is removed with the rear subframe.
Position the Powertrain Lift Table under the rear subframe.

Fig 12: Positioning Powertrain Lift Table
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Remove the 4 front (2 each side) bushing brace-to-body bolts.
- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
Fig 13: Locating Front Bushing Brace-To-Body Bolts
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Remove the 2 front (1 each side) mounting nuts and washers.
- To install, tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
Fig 14: Locating Front Mounting Nuts & Washers
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Remove the 2 rear mounting nuts.
- To install, tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
Fig 15: Locating Rear Mounting Nuts
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Remove the rear subframe.
Transfer the components as necessary.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
NOTE: Make sure the vehicle is at the correct vehicle ride height. For additional information, refer to RIDE HEIGHT MEASUREMENT .

Fig 16: Identifying Vehicle Correct Ride Height

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