REAR SUSPENSION MEMBERRSU-13
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4. Disconnect the rear load leveling air suspension hoses at the rear load leveling air suspension compressor assembly.
• To disconnect the hoses, push in on the lock ring using a suit-able tool and pull the hose out.
5. Remove both of the rear wheel and tire assemblies using power tool.
6. Remove the brake caliper without disconnecting the brake hoses, using power tool. Reposition the brake caliper out of the
way using a suitable wire. Refer to BR-36, "
Removal and Instal-
lation of Brake Caliper and Disc Rotor" .
CAUTION:
• Do not crimp or stretch the brake hose when reposition- ing the brake caliper out of the way.
• Do not press brake pedal while the brake caliper is removed.
7. Remove the spare tire.
8. Remove both lower shock bolts.
9. Disconnect the two rear ABS sensor electrical connectors.
10. Remove the two rear drive shafts. Refer to RAX-10, "
Removal and Installation" .
11. Remove the rear final drive. Refer to DLN-248, "
Removal and Installation" .
12. Remove the EVAP canister bolt from the top of the rear suspension member.
13. Disconnect the parking brake cables from the brackets on the rear suspension member.
14. Disconnect parking brake cables at equalizer. Refer to PB-7, "
Removal and Installation"
15. Set a suitable jack to support each of the rear lower links and the
coil spring tension.
16. Remove both of the rear lower link outer bolts and lower the jack to remove the rear coil springs.
17. Remove the two bolts to disconnect the seat belt latch anchor from the rear suspension member.
18. Disconnect both of the connecting r ods from the front lower link.
19. Set a suitable jack under the rear suspension member.
20. Remove the six rear suspension member bolts.
21. Slowly lower the jack to remove the rear suspension member, suspension arm, front and rear lower links and stabilizer bar as
an assembly.
22. If necessary, remove the suspension arm, spare tire bracket, height sensor, rear load leveling air suspension hoses, stabilizer
bar, knuckle, and front and rear lower links from the rear sus-
pension member.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check the rear suspension member for deformation, cracks, and other damage and replace if necessary.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
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Revision: March 2010 2008 QX56
