Rear axle Check rear wheel bearings for excessive play. Raise the vehicle and check the following. Move the wheel hub axially by hand. Check rear wheel bearing play. Axial play:...
Checking the camber angle of the wheels Rear wheel alignment can be checked accurately and quickly using the Express Gauge. For more information on how to perform a quick test, see the Quick Gauge Instruction...
Rear axle (2WD models) — removal and installation Removing 1. Remove the wheels, brake pipes and ABS hoses and sensors from the trailing arms. 2. Loosen the wheel hub locknut. With a wrench (special tool) Unscrew the...
Rear axle (2WD models) — disassembly and assembly Disassembly 1. Using suitable pullers, press the bearing inner race out of the wheel hub. 2. With a punch (special tool) press the bearing out of the trailing arm. 3....
Rear suspension (4WD models) — removal and installation Removing 1. Remove wheels. Disconnect the brake pipes, remove the parking brake cables and ABS sensor wiring from the trailing arms. 2. Remove cotter pin from drive...
Rear suspension (4WD models) — disassembly and assembly Disassembly 1. With a punch (special tool) and suitable pullers, you-press the inner race of the bearing from the wheel hub. 2. Using a screwdriver, remove the retaining...
Rear suspension — removal and installation Removing 1. Remove wheels. Disconnect the brake pipes and hoses, remove the parking brake cables and ABS sensor wiring from the trailing arms. 2. Remove the brake drums...
Upper arms Removing Jack up the trailing arm and remove the upper arm from the suspension beam and trailing arm. Examination Check for cracks, deformation or other damage on the...
Lower control arms Removing 1. Remove the connecting rod from the lower arm. 2. Jack up the trailing arm and remove the lower arm from the suspension beam and trailing arm. Examination...
Shock absorbers — removal and installation Removing 1. Slide the spring seat and remove the ABS protective cover. 2. Models with active suspension: remove the drive from the hub. Caution: Do not strike the drive....
Shock absorbers — disassembly and assembly Disassembly 1. Models with active suspension: remove the drive bushing from the shock absorber. Wrap the sleeve with a cloth and secure it in a vise. Caution: Do not...
Springs — removal and installation Removing 1. Remove the wheel. Disconnect the brake pipes, remove the parking brake cable and ABS sensor wiring from the trailing arm. 2. 4WD Models: Remove cotter pin...
Stabilizer bar Removing 1. Disconnect the connecting rods from the stabilizer. 2. 4WD Models: Remove the driveshaft. 3. Disconnect the clips from the suspension beam. 4. Remove...