Rear Strut Rod: Removal

REMOVE REAR WHEEL
SEPARATE PARKING BRAKE NO.3 CABLE ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the nut, and separate the parking brake cable assembly No.3.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Parking Brake Cable Assembly No.3 With Nut
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REMOVE REAR STRUT ROD
1. Support the rear axle carrier with a jack.
  
  Fig 2: Installing Rear Shock Absorber With Coil Spring
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2. Remove the bolt and nut, and disconnect the strut rod (front side).
  
  Fig 3: Locating Strut Rod (Inner Side) With Bolt And Nut
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  NOTE: When removing the bolt, keep the nut from rotating.
3. Remove the bolt, nut and strut rod from the rear axle carrier.
  
  Fig 4: Locating Bolt, Nut And Strut Rod From Rear Axle Carrier
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  NOTE: When removing the bolt, keep the nut from rotating.