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REAR AXLE AND SUSPENSION - Rear Suspension
RA-31
Rear Shock Absorber
(See page RA-23)
REMOVAL OF REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
1.
DISCONNECT BRAKE HOSE
(a)
Remove the union bolt and two gaskets and discon-
nect the brake hose.
(b)
Drain the brake fluid into a container.
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(c)
Remove the clip, and brake hose from the shock
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absorber.
2.
DISCONNECT REAR AXLE CARRIER
(a)
Place the matchmarks on the shock absorber lower
bracket and camber adjust cam.
(b)
Remove the two axle carrier set nuts and bolts with
camber adjusting cam.
3.
REMOVE ENGINE HOOD SIDE PANEL
4.
REMOVE SHOCK ABSORBER
(a)
Remove the three suspension holding nuts.
(b)
Remove the shock absorber.
CAUTION:
Cover the drive shaft boot with cloth to
avoid damaging it.
DISASSEMBLY OF REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
1.
CLAMP SHOCK ABSORBER IN VISE
Install a bolt and two nuts to the bracket at the lower por-
tion of the shock absorber shell and secure it in a vise.
2.
REMOVE COIL SPRING
(a)
Using SST, compress the coil spring.
SST 09727-22032
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