Trooper LTD 4WD V6-3.5L (2002)
1. Remove the rear bumper.
2. Jack up the vehicle by the frame.
3. Support the rear side sill and frame stands, and support the rear axle with a jack.
4. Remove the mounting bolts (No. 3-6) on either side.
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No.3 - Remove the rear door sill plate and center pillar lower-trim cover, turn over the floor carpet and hold the bolt in check not to turn.
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No.4, 5 and 6 - Remove the bolts from the lower side of the frame.
5. Remove the frame side mounting and washer.
6. Gently lower the jack supporting the rear axle until the cab side mounting can be removed.
7. Remove the cab side mounting.
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Be sure to use a splice bar around the mounting to be removed.
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As for No.5 and 6, remove the frame side bracket fixing bolts after lowering the frame gently.