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Rear Sub Frame: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Subaru Tribeca. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Separate the front exhaust pipe and rear exhaust pipe.
  2. Remove the rear exhaust pipe and muffler.
  3. Remove the propeller shaft.

    Refer to REMOVAL , Propeller Shaft.

  4. Remove the spare tire hoist. Refer to REMOVAL .
  5. Remove the rear parking brake cable from the parking brake assembly. Refer to REMOVAL , Parking Brake Assembly (Rear Disc Brake).
  6. Detach the brake hose, and remove the rear brake caliper from the vehicle.
    Fig 1: Locating Rear Brake Caliper
    G05032402Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Disconnect the ABS wheel speed sensor connector.
    Fig 2: Identifying ABS Wheel Speed Sensor Connector
    G05032403Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove the bolts on the bottom side of the shock absorber.
    Fig 3: Locating Shock Absorber Bolts
    G05032404Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Support the sub frame using a jack.
  10. Remove the front sub frame.
    Fig 4: Locating Front Sub Frame Bolts
    G05032405Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Remove the rear sub frame.
    Fig 5: Locating Rear Sub Frame Bolts
    G05664428Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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