Suspension: Service and Repair

Fig. 2 Exploded View Of Conventional Rear Suspension Assembly:

Refer to Fig. 2 when performing the following procedure.
1. Remove the two upper shock absorber retaining bolts. Lift vehicle slightly and use an extension to facilitate upper shock absorber bolts removal.
2. Raise and support vehicle.
3. Remove rear wheels.
4. Remove the exhaust manifold and exhaust pipe retaining bolts, and then the muffler and exhaust pipe.
5. Remove the exhaust covers.
6. Disconnect brake hose and pipe at inner arm side bracket by loosening flare nut.
7. Perform the same procedure on the opposite side.
8. Position suitable jack under center of rear crossmember.

Fig. 5 Rear Suspension Crossmember Mounting Bolts:

9. Remove retaining bolts, Fig. 5, from both ends of crossmember.
10. Slowly lower jack and withdraw suspension assembly from under vehicle.
11. Reverse procedure to install. Refer to Fig. 2 for tightening specifications.