Lowering the rear suspension

Remove the parking brake cable mounting in the sub-frame on both sides.

Remove: 

• the exhaust system from the three-way catalytic converter (TWC) and rearward. See Exhaust system, replacing
• the wheels.

Remove the propeller shaft from the viscous coupling/Active on Demand Coupling. See Final drive, replacing .

Position a lifting table under the front section of the rear suspension.

Remove: 

• the two mountings for the front sub-frame
• the sub-frame brackets screws
• the brake hose mounting stays from mountings on the brackets
• the brake pipes from the clips
• the mounting for the fuel filter on the right bracket.

Lower the rear suspension.