Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Rear

1. Raise rear of vehicle and support at rear body crossmember.

Fig. 4 Exploded view of rear suspension:





2. Remove stabilizer bar.
3. Lower axle housing until shock absorbers are fully extended. Axle housing must be supported with suitable jack.
4. Position suitable jack under lower control arm rear pivot bolt to support control arm, then remove pivot bolt.
5. Carefully lower lower control arm until spring tension is relieved, then remove coil spring and insulator.
6. Reverse procedure to install. Tighten lower control arm pivot bolt with suspension at curb height.