Axle Assembly-Coil Suspension

Axle Assembly-Coil Suspension
1. Position the vehicle on a hoist.
2. Remove the rear wheel and tire assemblies.
3. Remove the rear driveshaft assembly.
4. Remove the rear halfshafts.





5. Remove the lower rear sway bar links.





6. Remove the four bracket bolts and remove the rear sway bar.





7. Using a suitable jack, support the axle housing.





8. Disconnect the axle housing vent tube.





9. NOTE: Spare wheel removed for clarity.

Remove the upper axle housing stud nuts.





10. Remove the front torque arm bolt.





11. NOTE: Move the axle housing forward to clear the rear mounting studs from the bushings.

Lower the axle housing from the vehicle.
12. To install, reverse the removal procedure.