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Rear Suspension: Notes

Special Tool(s) 

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tools
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  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position on a hoist. For additional information, refer to IDENTIFICATION CODES .
  2. Remove the rear brake disc. For additional information, refer to BRAKE SYSTEM .
  3. If the rear axle assembly is being removed, disconnect the brake lines and ABS rear wheel speed sensor wire bundle from the rear axle assembly.
  4. Remove the parts in the order indicated in the following illustrations and tables.
    Fig 2: Rear Suspension Components Removal Sequence (Items 1-4)
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    Fig 3: Rear Suspension Components Removal Sequence (Items 5-13)
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    Fig 4: Rear Suspension Components Removal Sequence (Items 14-20)
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  5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.