Removal (SVX)
- Remove shock absorber-to-body mounting bolts. Raise and support vehicle. Remove wheels. Place gear selector in Neutral position and release parking brake. Remove all exhaust system parts interfering with access to rear suspension. Disconnect brake hoses at inner arm brackets. Remove drive shaft. Separate CV joints from differential.
- Support differential with floor jack. Remove differential-to-crossmember bolts. Slowly lower differential to floor and move it forward. Remove gas tank cover bolts. Support crossmember with floor jack. Mark crossmember and mounting bolts for reassembly reference. With assistance, remove crossmember brackets and slowly lower crossmember to floor.