Removing Rear-Axle Cross Member

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Remove diagonal braces. Multiple-tooth screws in the middle -inset- .

Fig 1: Identifying Rear-Axle Cross Member Diagonal Braces
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Remove lower trailing arm -arrow- from the wheel bearing housings on the left/right side.

Fig 2: Locating Trailing Arm Bolt
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Remove connecting link at the left/right side or PDCC actuator from the anti-roll bar.

Fig 3: Identifying Anti-Roll Bar
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Loosen threaded joint on the rear-axle cross member on both sides (right side shown).

Fig 4: Identifying Rear-Axle Cross Member Threaded Joint
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Rear-axle cross member with anti-roll bar and lower trailing arms can now be removed.