Rear Shock Absorber: Removal

HINT:

Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

REMOVE STABILIZER CONTROL VALVE PROTECTOR (See REMOVAL )
OPEN STABILIZER CONTROL WITH ACCUMULATOR HOUSING SHUTTER VALVE (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE REAR WHEEL
DISCONNECT NO. 3 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the bolt and disconnect the No. 3 parking brake cable.
DISCONNECT NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the bolt and disconnect the No. 2 parking brake cable.
DISCONNECT REAR AXLE BREATHER HOSE SUBASSEMBLY
1. Disconnect the rear axle breather hose from the rear axle housing assembly.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Rear Axle Breather Hose Subassembly
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SUPPORT REAR AXLE HOUSING ASSEMBLY
1. Support the rear axle housing with a jack using a wooden block to avoid damage.
  
  Fig 2: Supporting Rear Axle Housing Assembly
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DISCONNECT REAR LATERAL CONTROL ROD ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the bolt and nut, and disconnect the rear lateral control rod from the frame.
  
  Fig 3: Locating Rear Lateral Control Rod Assembly Bolt And Nut
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DISCONNECT REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY RH
1. Remove the bolt on the lower side of the shock absorber.
2. Disconnect the shock absorber from the axle housing.
  
  Fig 4: Locating Rear Shock Absorber Assembly Bolt
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REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH
1. Remove the bolt on the lower side of the shock absorber.
  
  Fig 5: Locating Rear Shock Absorber Assembly Bolt
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2. Using SST, hold the rear shock absorber in place.
  SST 09922-10010
3. Remove the nut, upper bracket and shock absorber assembly.
4. Remove the lower bracket from the shock absorber.
  
  Fig 6: Holding Rear Shock Absorber And Nut
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