Suspension Assembly

Removal

1) With vehicle on floor, disconnect upper strut mount. Raise vehicle and support with safety stands.

2) Disconnect parking brake at holder near axle mount. Disconnect and plug brake lines. Leave flex hose attached to suspension.

3) Separate brake pressure regulator spring from axle beam (if equipped). Remove both nuts retaining axle beam on each side to body.

NOTE: Do not install bolts and nuts coated with undercoating wax. With waxy coating on threads, true torque tightening cannot be reached. Clean or replace bolts and nuts.

Installation

1) If axle beam mounting has been removed, adjust mounting pad. See Figure. If pad is not correctly aligned, torsional preload of mounting bushings will be incorrect.

2) Position rear suspension on body. Install nuts retaining axle beam to body. Raise wheel and guide upper end of strut into body mount.

3) Connect parking brake cables. Connect brake lines. Lower vehicle and tighten upper strut retaining nuts. Bleed brake system.