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Rear Suspension Assembly: Removal

  1. Raise and support vehicle. Remove wheel assemblies. Place floor jack (with adaptor to hold suspension assembly) under rear suspension.
  2. Disconnect intermediate exhaust pipes at both ends and remove. Support rear mufflers out of way. Disconnect radius arm-to-body mounting hardware.
  3. Separate brake line union from body bracket. Disconnect brake lines at flexible hoses and plug. Disconnect drive shaft at differential and lower out of way.
  4. Release parking brake. Disconnect parking brake cable from junction at rear suspension assembly. Remove suspension bracket nuts. Lower suspension assembly to floor and slide from vehicle.
NOTE: Replace suspension bushings in pairs.