Suspension: Service and Repair

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

Fig. 11 Rear Suspension Assembly:

2. Disconnect parking brake cable from rear brake assembly and from the torsion axle and arm assembly, Fig. 11.
3. Remove brake hose bracket from torsion axle and arm assembly.
4. Remove rear brake assembly and secure out of way.
5. Support torsion axle and arm assembly with a jack.
6. Remove lateral rod from body. Refer to Lateral Stabilizer Rod procedure.
7. Remove torsion axle and arm assembly from body, then disconnect top of shock absorber.
8. Lower jack, then remove rear suspension assembly from body.
9. Reverse procedure to install.