Removal

REMOVAL

NOTE: Before proceeding, Vehicle Damage Warnings .

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Maintenance





2. Remove the wheel mounting nuts (3), then the rear tire and wheel assembly.
3. Position a transmission jack or equivalent under the center of the axle raising it enough to support the axle.





4. Remove the shock absorber lower mounting bolt (5), nut (7) and washer (6) at the axle (4).
5. Remove the shock absorber upper mounting bolt (1) at the body bracket (3), then remove the shock absorber (2) from the vehicle.