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, and then the hub and bearing assembly. Next, remove the anchor block and the brake backing plate. Support the lower
Control Arm with a floor jack positioned under the coil spring pocket. Detach the radius rod from the steering knuckle, and disconnect the front and rear lower suspension arms from the steering knuckle, ensuring the rear lower arm is supported by 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, and before tightening the
Radius Arm fasteners, lower arm-to-steering knuckle fasteners, and shock absorber lower mounting fasteners, raise the rear lower arm with the floor jack to simulate normal ride height.