Removal Procedure
- Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
- Remove the rear wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
- Disconnect the parking brake. Refer to Park Brake Cable Replacement in Parking Brake.
- Disconnect the ABS sensor line.
- Disconnect the brake pipes from the brake hoses at the rear axle brackets by removing the cap screws and the retaining clip. Cap or tape the brake hose openings to prevent entry of foreign matter. Unclip the brake hose from the rear axle brackets. Refer to Brake Hose Replacement - Rear In Hydraulic Brakes.
- Place support jacks under the arms of the rear axle and raise the rear axle arms slightly. Remove the shock absorbers. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement .
- Remove the shock absorbers. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement .
- Lower the support jacks and remove the rear springs. Refer to Coil Spring Replacement .
- Remove the left rear axle mounting bolts and the right rear axle mounting bracket bolts from the underbody. Pry the rear axle slightly with a screw-driver, if required.
- Remove the rear axle.
NOTE:
Refer to Vehicle Lifting and Jacking Notice
in Cautions and Notices.