Suspension: Service and Repair

Removal and Installation

CAUTI0N:
- Do not jack up at the parallel links or radius links.
- Before removing the rear suspension assembly, disconnect the ABS wheel sensor from the assembly. Failure to do so may result in damaged sensor wires and the sensor becoming inoperative.





1. Disconnect brake hydraulic line and parking brake cable at equalizer. (Models with rear drum brake.)
- Drain brake fluid before disconnecting brake lines.
2. Disconnect parking brake cable from caliper and remove brake caliper and rotor. (Models with rear disc brake.)
- Suspend caliper assembly with wire so as not to stretch brake hose.
- Brake hose need not be disconnected from brake caliper.
- Be careful not to depress brake pedal, or caliper piston will pop out.
- Make sure brake hose is not twisted.
3. Remove parking brake cable fixing bolts. (Models with rear drum brake.)
4. Remove stabilizer fixing bolts and suspension member fixing bolts.
5. Remove rear seat.
6. Remove rear parcel shelf.





7. Remove strut securing nuts (upper side). Then pull out strut assembly.

WARNING: Do not remove piston rod lock nut on vehicle.

8. Install in reverse order of removal.