Axle Beam: Service and Repair

1. Raise and support vehicle, then support rear axle and remove rear wheels.





2. Disconnect parking brake cable at connector and cable housing at floor pan bracket.
3. Disconnect brake tube assembly from brake line on trailing arm support bracket and remove lock.
4. Disconnect shock absorbers and track bar at rear axle. Support track bar end.




5. Lower axle until spring and isolator assemblies, come free and can be removed.
6. Support pivot ends of trailing arms and remove pivot bracket bolts. Lower and remove axle from vehicle.
7. Reverse procedure to install.