Suspension: Service and Repair

Removal and Installation
1. Support axle and suspension components with a suitable jack and block.





2. Disconnect brake hydraulic line and parking brake cables at back plates.

CAUTION:
^ Use flare nut wrench when removing and installing brake tubes.
^ Before removing the rear suspension assembly, disconnect the ABS wheel sensor from the assembly. Then move it away from the rear suspension assembly. Failure to do so may result in damage to the sensor wires and the sensor becoming inoperative.

3. Remove stabilizer bar from body.
4. Remove upper links and lower links from body.
5. Remove panhard rod from body.
6. Disconnect rear end of propeller shaft.
7. Remove upper end nuts of shock absorber.





Final tightening for rubber parts requires to be carried out under unladen condition with tires on ground.