Rear

REMOVAL
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Position a hydraulic jack under the axle to support the axle.
2. Remove the wheel and tire assemblies.





3. Remove the stabilizer bar link from the stabilizer bar.
4. Remove the shock absorber lower bolt from the axle bracket.
5. Lower the hydraulic jack and tilt the axle and remove the coil spring.
6. Remove and inspect the upper and lower spring isolators.

INSTALLATION
1. Install the upper isolator.





2. Install the lower isolator with the isolator locator nub in the axle pad hole.
3. Pull down on the axle and position the coil spring in the lower isolator.





CAUTION: Ensure the spring is positioned on the lower isolator with the end of the spring coil against the isolator spring locator.

4. Raise the axle with the hydraulic jack.
5. Install the shock absorber to the axle bracket and tighten to specification.
6. Install the stabilizer bar link to the stabilizer bar.
7. Install the wheel and tire assemblies.
8. Remove the supports and lower the vehicle.
9. Tighten the stabilizer bar links to specification.