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Fig. 5 Rear axle & suspension assembly. Horizon, Omni, Charger & Turismo

HORIZON, OMNI, CHARGER & TURISMO

1. Raise and support vehicle.
2. Remove wheels.
3. Remove brake fitting and retaining clips securing flexible brake line.
4. Remove parking brake cable adjusting connection nut.
5. Release parking brake cables from bracket by slipping ball-end of cables through brake connectors.
6. Pull parking brake cable through bracket.
7. Remove brake drums.
8. Remove brake assembly and spindle retaining bolts.
9. Position spindle aside using a piece of wire.

10. Support axle and suspension with a suitable jack.
11. Remove shock absorber mounting bolts.
12. Remove trailing arm to hanger bracket mounting bolt.
13. Lower rear axle from vehicle.
14. Reverse procedure to install.

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