REAR SUSPENSION
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Repair and Service Manual
Read all of Section B and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions and Warnings.
B
B
Fig. 1 Rear Suspension
GENERAL
In the following text, there are references to removing/installing
hardware (nuts, bolts, screws, washers, etc.). Hardware that is
removed must always be installed in its original position unless
otherwise specified. Non specified torques are shown in the
table contained in Section A.
The rear suspension consists of the leaf springs, shocks
and the hardware that connects these items together
and mounts the springs to the axle and to the vehicle
frame. The removal of the rear axle is covered in the
section in this manual titled REAR AXLE.
SHOCK ABSORBER
(Ref Fig. 2)
Tool List
Qty.
Wheel Chocks..............................................................4
Jack Stands .................................................................4
Floor Jack ....................................................................1
Insulated Wrench, 9/16"...............................................1
Torx Bit, T-27................................................................1
Wrench,15 mm ............................................................1
Socket, 15 mm.............................................................1
Ratchet ........................................................................1
Torque Wrench, ft. lbs..................................................1
To reduce the possibility of personal injury, fol-
low the lifting procedure in Section B of this
manual. Place wheel chocks in front and
behind the front wheels and check the stability
of the vehicle on the jack stands before start-
Rear Axle
Leaf Spring bracket
Frame
Shock Absorber
Shackle
Leaf Spring
NOTICE
