Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.

Rear Suspension


1. Raise and support vehicle.
2. Remove wheel assembly, then install spring compressor No. J-33432 on leaf spring to support control arm.
3. Remove outer stabilizer shaft bracket to control arm attaching bolts/nuts.
4. On left side control arm, remove bolt securing brake line/ELC sensor bracket to control arm. Move bracket aside.
5. On either control arms, remove control arm to knuckle attaching bolt/nut.
6. Lower control arm by loosening spring compressor, then remove control arm to frame bolts/nuts.
7. Remove control arm from leaf spring.
8. Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
a. Ensure leaf spring is in correct position.
b. Torque all bolts/nuts to specifications.