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Removal (AWD)

  1. Remove shock/strut access cover. Remove center exhaust pipe and main muffler.
  2. Remove shock absorber upper mounting nuts.
  3. 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 with cloth.
  4. Mark drive shaft flange and differential flange for installation reference. Disconnect drive shaft, and secure it using wire. Support differential using transmission jack, and remove self-locking nuts.
  5. Remove differential support member. Remove crossmember bracket. Lower transmission 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.
  6. 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.
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