Suzuki Samurai 1986, Service Manual

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REMOVAL
Rear Axle Shaft
Shock Absorber
The shock absorber is non-adjustable, non-
refillable, and cannot be disassembled. The only
service the shock absorber requires is replace-
ment when it has lost its resistance, is damaged,
or leaking oil or gas.
1) Remove rear brake drum. Refer to item 19-3
“REAR DRUM BRAKE”.
1) Hoist car.
2) Loosen lower and upper nuts, and remove
shock absorber.
Washer Special tool (Brake drum remover
09943-35511)
Leaf Spring
1) Raise car. In this operation, garage jack or
hoist must not be positioned against rear
suspension related parts. When garage jack is
used, place safety stands under chassis to
support raised body.
NOTE:
Don’t let rear axle housing hang on brake hose
or pipe. If it occurs, hose or pipe may be
ed. To prevent it, always hold rear axle housing
of raised car with safety stands.
2) Remove rear wheel.
3) Remove U-bolt nuts.
4) Remove shackle nuts and leaf spring nut.
5) Pull out leaf spring bolt and remove leaf
spring from shackle pin.
pin nut
kle
pin
Special tool (Sliding hammer
09942-15510)
2) Drain oil from axle housing loosening drain
plug.
3) Disconnect brake pipe from wheel cylinder.
Have a small plug ready for use when discon-
necting pipe. As pipe comes off the wheel
cylinder, plug the pipe to prevent brake
fluid from leaking out.
And remove 4 brake backing plate securing
bolts.
17-16
Fig. 17-2-6
1. Plug
Fig. 17-2-2
Fig. 17-2-3
Fig. 17-2-4
Fig. 17-2-5