Disassembly/Assembly

Disassembly

Fig. 1 Exploded View Of Rear Axle & Suspension:

Before disassembly, scribe alignment marks on fixtures and suspension arms to ensure components are assembled in same position. On models equipped with stabilizer bar, scribe alignment marks on bar and stabilizer bracket.
1. Remove stabilizer bar from brackets, if equipped.
2. Remove nuts on both ends of suspension arms, then remove washers, fixtures and rubber bushings, Fig. 1.
3. Remove dust cover clamp, then separate suspension into right and left arms. Leave dust cover attached to right suspension arm to protect lip from damage during disassembly.
4. Remove rubber stopper, then using screwdriver, remove bushing ``A'' from left suspension arm, Fig. 1.
5. Using hammer and suitable drift, drive bushing ``B'' from left suspension arm.
6. Inspect all components for excessive wear or damage, replacing parts as necessary.

Assembly

Fig. 6 Installing Bushing "B" Into Left Suspension Arm:

1. Apply suitable grease to inside of left suspension arm, outer edge of right suspension arm and to outside surfaces of bushings ``A'' and ``B.''
2. Using bushing installer tool 09555-21100 and 09555-21000 or equivalents, drive bushings ``B'' and ``A'' in that order into left suspension arm. When installing bushing ``B,'' drive bushing inward until notch on tool 09555-21000 reaches end of arm, Fig. 6.
3. Install rubber stopper into right suspension arm. If dust cover if being replaced, install cover up to center position of right suspension arm.
4. Slowly push right and left suspension arms together, wiping away excess grease.
5. Install stabilizer bar, if equipped, aligning marks made before disassembly.
6. Install rubber bushings, fixtures, washers and retaining nuts, aligning all marks made during disassembly. Do not tighten retaining nuts at this time. Ensure washers are installed with tooth faced end positioned against bushings.
7. Pack grease in dust cover and lips, then install dust cover and retain with clamp.