Removal |
1. | Loosen the wheel nuts slightly. Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported. |
2. | Remove the rear wheel and tire (A) from the rear hub.
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3. | Loosen the rear upper arm mounting bolt and then remove the rear upper arm.
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4. | Disconnect the rear wheel speed sensor connector (A). |
5. | Remove the wheel speed sensor cable bracket.
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6. | Remove the parking brake cable fromt the rear caliper. (Refer to Brake System - "Rear disc brake") |
7. | Loosen the wheel speed sensor cable bracket nut and then separate the cables from the trailing arm.
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8. | Remove the parking brake cable bracket (A) and then separate the cables from the trailing arm.
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9. | Remove the rear shock absorber (A) from the frame by loosening the bolt.
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10. | Loosen the mounting bolt and then remove the trailing arm from the frame.
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11. | Remove the main muffler. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - Muffler") |
12. | After setting a jack, loosen the bolts and then remove the rear cross member.
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13. | Remove the rear shock absorber. (Refer to Rear Suspension System - "Rear Shock Absorber") |
14. | Remove the rear lower arm. (Refer to Rear Suspension System - "Rear Lower Arm") |
15. | Remove the rear upper arm. (Refer to Rear Suspension System - "Rear Upper Arm") |
16. | Remove the rear assist arm. (Refer to Rear Suspension System - "Rear Assist Arm") |
17. | Remove the rear carrier assembly. (Refer to Driveshaft and Axle - "Rear Carrier Assembly") |
18. | Remove the rear stabilizer bar. (Refer to Rear Suspension System - "Rear Stabilizer Bar ") |
19. | Install in the reverse order of removal. |
20. | Check the wheel Alignment. (Refer to Tires/Wheels - "Alignment") |
Adjust the steering wheel so it points toward your chest, not toward your face. Make sure you can see the instrument cluster warning lights and gauges. After adjusting, push the steering wheel both up and down to be certain it is locked in position. Always adjust the position of the steering wheel before driving.
WARNING
NEVER adjust the steering wheel while driving. This may cause loss of vehicle control resulting in an accident.