For 1990-2009 cars

### Removal Procedure

1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
2. Support the rear axle (2) with an adjustable lifting device.
3. Remove the bolt 6) and nut (8) from the left-hand rear axle bracket.
4. Remove the bolts (7) from the left-hand under body brace bracket (1).
5. Remove the bolts (10) and nuts (9) from the right-hand underbody brace bracket (3).
6. Remove the rear axle tie rod (5).
7. Remove the rear axle tie rod upper brace (4).

### Installation Procedure

1. Position the rear axle tie rod upper brace (4) to the right-hand upper body brace bracket (3).
2. Hand tighten the upper bolt (10) and nut (9) to the right-hand underbody brace bracket (3).
3. Position the rear axle tie rod (5) to the right-hand underbody brace bracket (3).
4. Hand tighten the lower bolt (10) and nut (9) to the right-hand underbody brace bracket (3).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

5. Install the bolts (7) to the left-hand underbody brace bracket (1).

Tighten

• | Tighten the bolts and screws (7) to 47 N·m (35 lb ft).

• | Tighten the nuts (9) to 82 N·m (61 lb ft).

6. Install the bolt (6) and nut (8) to the left-hand rear axle bracket.

Tighten
Tighten the nut (8) to 82 N·m (61 lb ft).

7. Remove the rear axle support.
8. Lower the vehicle.