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Replacement

1. | Remove the rear wheel & tire.

Tightening torque:
88.3 ~ 107.9 N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.6 lb-ft)

Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the rear wheel & tire.

2. | Remove the rear lower arm.(Refer to 'rear lower arm')

3. | Remove the rear shock absorber. (Refer to 'rear shock absorber')

4. | Remove the rear upper arm. (Refer to 'rear upper arm')

5. | Remove the trailing arm. (Refer to 'trailing arm')

6. | Remove the rear assist arm. (Refer to 'rear assist arm')

7. | Remove the rear muffler.

8. | Loosen the mounting bolts and then remove the rear cross member with the frame.

Tightening torque:
156.9~176.5 N.m (16.0~18.0 kgf.m, 115.7~130.2 lb-ft)

9. | Installation is the reverse of removal.

10. | Check the alignment. (Refer to 'Tires/Wheels - alingment')