Rear Suspension Assembly (Colt Wagon): Removal

Drain brake fluid. Raise and support vehicle. Remove wheel assembly. On 2WD models, remove hub cap, cotter pin, cap wheel bearing nut, washer and bearing. See Figure. On all models, remove brake drum. Remove shoe assembly. Disconnect parking brake cable and brake tube connection.
On 4WD models, disconnect drive shaft. See Figure. Disconnect load sensing proportioning valve bracket and spacer (if equipped). Remove lateral rod body side mounting bolt and secure rod to axle beam with wire.
Raise torsion axle or rear axle assembly slightly with jack. Remove shock absorber upper mounting nuts. Remove trailing or upper and lower arm mounting bolts/nuts. Lower jack slowly and remove rear suspension assembly.