Rear suspension tools?
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Rear suspension tools?
Can anyone point me in the right direction to get the correct pullers to remove the rear half shafts? The service manual calls out a slide hammer and several tool #'s.
I found out the left rear bearing and seal are gone, and I don't trust the local techs. (hacks)
Thanks
Bob
I found out the left rear bearing and seal are gone, and I don't trust the local techs. (hacks)
Thanks
Bob
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They just pop right out. Take the nut off the outside by the lug studs, and that end just slides out of the hub. The end that slides into the tranny, just get a screwdriver, or wide chisel etc inbetween the tranny and CV joint, and pry outward. With the least of force, it will just pop out. Putting it back together, you can just pop it in with your hands.
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It's simple and no slidehammers are required. I took mine apart last winter.
I looked for an internet link but couldn't find one. In a nutshell, you remove the bottom bolts of the shocks, unbolt the 2 inner bolts of the top A arm, pull the A arm towards you, and you're done.
You might also have to remove your calipers from their brackets and hang them up with zip ties. No brakeline removal.
I looked for an internet link but couldn't find one. In a nutshell, you remove the bottom bolts of the shocks, unbolt the 2 inner bolts of the top A arm, pull the A arm towards you, and you're done.
You might also have to remove your calipers from their brackets and hang them up with zip ties. No brakeline removal.
Last edited by madeouttaglass; Jan 14, 2008 at 12:35 PM.
