Lower

LOWER

NOTE: Before proceeding, Rear Suspension.

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Service and Repair




2. Remove the nut (1) securing the bell crank pivot bolt in the center of the axle (11).
3. With the bolt (7) still installed, slide the bell crank (9) away from the axle just enough to allow removal of the nut (10) securing the lower link to the bell crank.
4. Remove the nut (10) securing the link ball joint to the bell crank (9).
5. Install Remover, Special Tool MB991113, on the link (8) ball joint at the bell crank and release the ball joint from the bell crank.




6. Remove the bolt (6) securing the link (5) to the body bracket (4).
7. Remove the lower link.