32. Shift crossmember as necessary to line up
mounts (3) with location marks drawn on body (1)
before removal.
33. Once mounts are lined up with location marks, on
both sides of vehicle, measure distance (1)
between the tension link (2) and weld flange (3)
on body directly in front of it, just outboard of the
front mount bushing (4). This distance must be
at least 12 mm to allow proper clearance for
suspension movement. If distance is less than
12 mm on either side of vehicle, shift that side of
rear crossmember directly rearward until distance
is 12 mm or greater. To do so, loosen 3 mounting
bolts slightly, leaving one on opposite side of shift
snugged to pivot off of. Shift crossmember rear-
ward and snug loosened bolts. Remeasure oppo-
site side to be sure it still maintains minimum 12
mm distance.
34. Tighten all four crossmember mounting bolts (2
and 3) to 180 N·m (133 ft. lbs.).
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