2WD Models

Fig. 1 Rear Axle & Suspension W/4WD:

1. Raise and support rear of vehicle at body, then remove wheel and tire assembly. Support rear axle using a suitable jack.
2. Disconnect propeller shaft from rear axle companion flange.
3. Remove brake drums, then remove brake shoes.
4. Disconnect parking brake cables from rear axle housing and parking brake levers.
5. Remove stabilizer bar link nuts.
6. Remove stabilizer bar bracket bolts, then remove stabilizer bar.
7. Remove load sensing proportioning valve bracket bolt.
8. Remove shock absorber lower attaching bolts.
9. Remove lateral rod to axle housing attaching bolt.
10. Disconnect brake line fittings from rear axle.
11. Remove upper and lower arm to axle housing attaching bolts.
12. Carefully lower rear axle assembly and remove coil springs.
13. Remove rear axle assembly from vehicle.
14 Reverse procedure to install.