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IX Rear Suspension Removal
Figure 1
Order of Operations:
NOTE: Keep ALL hardware and
rubber spring boots for installation
of new suspension components.
1.
Jack up the rear of the car and place
jack stands under the chassis
members near the rear suspension.
2.
Lower the car onto the jack stands
and make sure the car is secure.
3.
Remove rear wheels using the ½”
impact gun with a 13/16” socket.
4.
Remove two rear sway bar
connections that are near the lower
shock mounting points using a 3/8”
impact gun with a 15mm socket.
(Figure 1)
5.
Remove lower shock bolt, one per
shock, using a 3/8” impact gun with a
15mm socket. (Figure 1)
Obtain the following tools:
•
½” drive impact gun
•
13/16” deep socket, ½ “ drive
•
3/8” Impact gun
•
15mm short wobbly socket,
3/8” drive
•
¼” wrench
Bottom of
rear shock
