Voyager L4-156 2.6L SOHC (1984)
Differential Axle Housing: Service and Repair
Fig. 1 Rear axle & suspension assembly. 1984---85
Fig. 2 Rear axle & suspension assembly. 1986---87
REMOVAL
1. Raise and support vehicle, then position suitable floor jack under axle assembly and raise axle assembly to relieve weight on rear springs.
2. On 1984---86 models, disconnect rear brake proportioning valve spring and on 1987 models, disconnect actuator assembly. Then on all
models, lower ends of the rear shock absorbers at axle brackets.
3. Remove U-bolt attaching nuts and washers, then the U-bolt.
4. Lower rear axle assembly, allowing rear spring to hang free.
5. Remove four attaching bolts from front spring hanger.
6. Remove rear spring shackle attaching nuts and plate, then the shackle from the spring.