Removal (Colt Vista, Eclipse AWD, Expo/Expo LRV, Galant AWD, Stealth AWD, Summit Wagon & 3000GT AWD)

On Colt Vista, Eclipse, Expo/Expo LRV and Summit Wagon remove shock/strut access cover. On Galant, Stealth and 3000GT, remove trunk room trim. On all models, remove center exhaust pipe and main muffler.
Remove shock absorber upper mounting nuts. On vehicles with electronically controlled suspension, disconnect electrical connector and remove cap from top of shock.
On all models, remove brake tube bracket bolt. Disconnect parking brake. Remove caliper lock pin. Rotate caliper upward, and remove caliper assembly and brake disc. Secure caliper assembly aside using wire. Cover guide pin using a cloth.
On Stealth and 3000GT with 4-wheel steering, disconnect pressure tubes, feed, suction and return lines. Remove power cylinder tie rod coupling nut. On models with anti-lock brakes, disconnect electrical harness connectors.
On all models, mark drive shaft flange and differential flange for installation reference. Disconnect drive shaft, and secure it using wire. Support differential using transaxle jack, and remove self-locking nuts.
Remove differential support member. Remove crossmember bracket. Lower transaxle jack slightly, and remove parking brake cable and rear speed sensor bolts. Remove cable band. Remove rear speed sensor connector and "O" ring (if equipped).
CAUTION: Ensure drive shaft does not bend excessively. Due to weight being handled, 3 people are required to lower suspension assembly.
Move suspension assembly toward rear of vehicle, and slowly lower suspension assembly. DO NOT contact stabilizer bar and drive shaft. Support lower arm using a wooden block to protect dust shield.