Loosen the rear wheel lug nuts, then raise the rear of the vehicle and support it securely on jackstands while blocking the front wheels to prevent rolling. Remove the wheel, followed by the caliper and disc. Next, take out the hub and bearing assembly, then remove the brake backing plate. Support the lower
Control Arm with a floor jack positioned under the coil spring pocket, ensuring the jack remains in this position throughout the procedure. Detach the radius rod from the steering knuckle, then disconnect the front and rear lower suspension arms from the steering knuckle, supporting the rear lower arm with a floor jack while removing the fasteners. Disconnect the upper suspension arm from the steering knuckle by removing the cotter pin and using a balljoint separator to release the upper arm balljoint stud. Disconnect the lower shock mounting bolt and nut from the steering knuckle, then remove the steering knuckle from the vehicle. Installation is the reverse of removal, ensuring all fasteners are tightened to the specified torque. Before tightening the
Radius Arm fasteners, the lower arm-to-steering knuckle fasteners, and the shock absorber lower mounting fasteners, raise the rear lower arm with the floor jack to simulate normal ride height.