Grand Vitara 4WD V6-2.5L (2003)
16. Loosen rear mount nut (2) of lower rod (1) but don't remove bolt.
17. Remove rear axle side lateral rod mount bolt.
18. Remove shock absorber lower mount bolt (1).
19. Lower floor jack until tension of suspension coil spring becomes a little loose and remove rear mount bolt of upper, lower and lateral rod.
20. Lower rear axle housing (1) gradually.
21. Remove axle housing (1).
Installation
Install removed parts in reverse order of removal, noting the followings.
1. Place rear axle housing on floor jack. Then install upper/lower rod rear mounting bolts (right and left) in proper direction as shown in the figure.
At this time, mount nuts but don't tighten them.
