Rear Suspension Assembly: Removal
- Remove shock absorber upper mounting bolts. Raise rear of vehicle and support with safety stands. Remove wheels.
- On 4-WD models, disconnect rear drive system as follows: Drive spring pins out of axle drive shaft ends. Disconnect outer CV joint from spindle by pushing inner CV joint inward and brake drum downward. Pull drive shaft out of differential. Repeat for remaining drive shaft.
- Continuing work on 4-WD models, disconnect propeller shaft from differential. Slowly pull propeller shaft out of transmission. Plug hole in transmission immediately to prevent oil spillage. Support differential with jack, remove differential-to-body bolts and remove differential from vehicle.
- On all models, disconnect exhaust pipe at forward flange and remove exhaust system from vehicle. Take off all exhaust shrouding which interferes with access to rear suspension.
- Disconnect brake hoses at inner arm brackets and plug brake lines. Support crossmember at center with jack. Remove crossmember-to-body bolts and slowly lower rear suspension assembly to ground.