Colt FWD L4-1597cc 1.6L (1982)
Trailing Arm: Service and Repair
Fig. 9 Coil spring rear suspension. Colt & Colt Vista w/2 wheel drive, exc. 1988 Colt
COLT & COLT VISTA W/2 WHEEL DRIVE
REMOVAL
1. Remove coil springs as outlined.
2. Disconnect brake hose at suspension arm assembly.
3. Remove suspension arm bracket attaching bolts at each side of arm, then remove right and left hand suspension arms as an assembly.
DISASSEMBLY
NOTE: Before disassembly, place alignment marks on suspension arms and components so they can be assembled in the same position.
1. Remove nut at each end of the suspension arm assembly, then remove mounting brackets and bushings.
2. Remove dust cover retaining band, then on models equipped with a stabilizer bar, place an alignment mark at each end of the stabilizer bar in line
with punch mark on stabilizer bracket.
3. Separate suspension arm assembly into right and left hand suspension arms, leaving the dust cover attached to the right hand suspension arm.
4. Remove rubber stopper from right hand suspension arm.
