Rear Suspension

Fig. 6 Exploded View Of Rear Suspension Assembly:

Refer to Fig. 6, when performing the following procedure.
1. Raise and support vehicle.
2. Remove rear wheels.
3. Remove upper strut mount trim cover.
4. Remove strut to body attaching nuts.
5. While pushing lower arm downward, remove the coil spring.
6. Remove strut to axle mount attaching bolts, then the strut assembly.
7. Wrap strut bracket with a cloth, then lightly clamp the bracket in a suitable vise.
8. Using hexagon head, and box end type wrenches, remove strut mount to piston rod attaching nut.
9. Remove strut mount and associated parts.
10. Reverse procedure to install. Refer to Fig. 6, for tightening specifications.