Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Rear

1. Remove rear wheel.
2. Using suitable jack, raise and support rear axle carrier.
3. Disconnect strut rod from body.
4. Remove nut from shock absorber.
5. From inside of vehicle, remove rear seat and package tray trim.
6. Remove cap, then loosen, but do not remove center nut.
7. Remove the three retaining nuts.
8. Lower jack, then remove remaining shock absorber bolt and push axle carrier down and remove shock absorber.
9. Using coil spring compressor tool No. 09727-22032, compress coil spring, then remove shock absorber retaining nut, suspension support, coil spring and bumper.
10. Reverse procedure to install. Tighten to specifications.