Rear Suspension Assembly

REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY

Removal

CAUTION:
Before removing the rear suspension assembly, disconnect the ABS wheel sensor from the assembly.

Failure to do so may result in damage to the sensor wires and the sensor becoming inoperative.

1. Remove the center exhaust tube with mufflers. Refer to "Removal and Installation".
2. Remove the brake caliper assembly using power tools. Refer to "Removal and Installation of Caliper Assembly and Disc Rotor".
^ Leave the brake line connected to the brake caliper.
^ Do not depress the brake pedal, or the caliper piston will pop out.
^ Do not pull or twist the brake hose.
3. Disconnect the parking brake cable assemblies from the front cable. Refer to "Removal and Installation".
4. Remove the rear ABS wheel sensors. Refer to "WHEEL SENSORS".
5. Set a suitable jack to support the rear suspension assembly.
6. Remove the shock absorber upper end nut using power tools.
7. Remove the suspension member nuts and the member stay bolts using power tools.
8. Use the jack to support and lower the rear suspension member assembly for removal.

Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal. Refer to "Precautions".
^ Check the rear wheel alignment and adjust if necessary. Refer to "Rear Wheel Alignment (Unladen*).