Transmission Rear CROSSMEMBER And Rear Cushion Rubber

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Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
Jack-up the vehicle and support it with rigid racks.
Remove the front, center, rear, exhaust pipes and muffler.
< Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Exhaust Pipe.> < Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Exhaust Pipe.> < Ref. to REMOVAL , Muffler. >
Remove the heat shield cover.
Set the transmission jack under the transmission. Make sure that the support plate of transmission jack does not touch the oil pan.
Remove the transmission rear crossmember.

Fig 1: Removing Transmission Rear Crossmember And Rear Cushion Rubber
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Remove the rear cushion rubber.