Axle Beam: Service and Repair

When removing rear suspension assembly, ensure front of vehicle is adequately supported to prevent tilting during removal procedure.
1. Raise and support vehicle.
2. Remove shock absorber upper mounting nuts.
3. Remove disc brake caliper and brake disc.

Fig. 6 Exploded View Of Rear Axle & Suspension:

4. Remove brake hose clamp bolt, Fig. 6.

Fig. 7 Parking Brake Cable From Brake Caliper Removal:

5. Loosen parking brake adjusting nut, then remove parking brake cable from brake caliper, Fig. 7.
6. Remove trailing arm mounting bolt.

Fig. 8 Rear Axle, Transaxle Jack Placement:

7. Support crossmember with a transaxle jack, Fig. 8, then remove the crossmember mounting nuts and rear suspension assembly.
8. Reverse procedure to install.