Removal And Installation

REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY


Removal and Installation


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 muffler. Refer to Removal and Installation.
2. Remove brake caliper assembly and reposition aside, without disconnecting the hydraulic hose, using power tools. Refer to Removal And Installation.
- Leave the brake hydraulic hose 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 hydraulic hose.
3. Remove brake rotor. Refer to Removal And Installation.
4. Disconnect parking brake wire from knuckle. Refer to Exploded View .
5. Remove rear wheel sensors. Refer to Removal And Installation.
6. Remove lower shock absorber nuts using power tools.
7. Remove lower control arm link adjusting bolt and arm. Refer to Rear Lower Link And Coil Spring.
8. Remove upper ball joint nut and cotter pin. Refer to Exploded View.
9. Disconnect radius rod member side. Refer to Service and Repair.
10. Disconnect lower link adjusting bolt. Refer to Front Lower Link.
11. Remove knuckle. Refer to Exploded View.
12. Remove stabilizer bar. Refer to Rear Stabilizer.
13. Disconnect lower link adjusting bolt. Refer to Front Lower Link.
14. Disconnect member harness.
15. Remove the suspension member nuts and member stay bolts using power tools.
16. Use the jack to support and lower the rear suspension assembly for removal.

Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
- Check the rear wheel alignment and adjust if necessary. Refer to Wheel Alignment.