S13S13

REAR AXLE AND REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY — Removal and Installation

RA-8prose procedure
Continued from RA-7

Removal and Installation

  1. 1
    Remove exhaust tube.
    Underside view of rear axle and rear suspension assembly showing bolt/nut removal points indicated by arrows
    SRA100A
  2. 2
    Disconnect propeller shaft rear end.
    Underside view of rear axle and rear suspension assembly showing bolt/nut removal points indicated by arrows
    SRA100A
  3. 3
    Remove brake caliper assembly.
    Brake hose need not be disconnected from brake caliper. Be careful not to depress brake pedal, or piston will pop out. Make sure brake hose is not twisted.
    Close-up view of rear brake caliper assembly mounting area
    SFA110A
  4. 4
    Remove upper end nuts of shock absorber.
    Do not remove piston rod lock nut.
    Close-up view of shock absorber upper end nuts with arrows indicating removal points
    SRA101A
  5. 5
    Remove suspension member fixing nuts. Then draw out rear axle and rear suspension assembly.
    Close-up view of shock absorber upper end nuts with arrows indicating removal points
    SRA101A
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