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Suspension Assembly: Removal

  1. Leave vehicle on ground. Disconnect upper strut mounting at body. Raise vehicle and support at rear with jack stands.
  2. Disconnect parking brake at holder near rear axle mount. Disconnect and plug brake lines. Leave flex hose attached to suspension.
  3. Separate brake pressure regulator spring from axle beam on models so equipped. Remove both nuts mounting axle beam on each side to body.