Removal and Installation Special Tool(s) | Remover/Installer, Pivot Bushing 205-342 (15-110) | | Adaptor for 205-342 205-342-01 (15-110-01) | | Adaptor for 205-342 205-342-02 (15-110-02) | General Equipment Blind rivet gun Electric hand drill Trolley jack Materials Name Specification White grease A94SX-M1C41-AA Removal | -
Remove the parking brake control boot. | | -
Loosen the parking brake cable adjustment nut to the end of the parking brake cable thread. | | -
Remove the rear wheels and tires. For additional information, refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04 Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation). | | -
Disconnect the brake pipe union on both sides. - Disconnect the brake pipe union and allow the fluid to drain into a suitable container.
- Remove the pressure conscious reducing valve.
- Remove the brake pipe union retaining clip.
- Detach the brake pipe union from the bracket.
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Detach the wheel speed sensor from the brake backing plate on both sides (if equipped). | | -
Detach the wheel speed sensor wiring harness from the beam axle (if equipped). | | -
NOTE:Mark the wheel hub and brake drum assembly to make sure that it is installed on the correct side. Remove the wheel hub and brake drum assembly on both sides. | | -
Detach the parking brake cable from the beam axle clip on both sides. | | -
CAUTION:Secure the brake backing plate assembly to prevent damage to the parking brake cable. Detach the brake backing plate assembly from the beam axle on both sides. | | -
Remove the shock absorber lower mounting bolt on both sides. | | -
Remove the beam axle mounting bracket retaining bolts on both sides. | | -
Lower and remove the beam axle. | | -
Remove the beam axle mounting bracket on both sides. | | -
Mark the beam axle bushing housing adjacent to the mark on the beam axle bushing. | | -
CAUTION:Lubricate the shaft of the special tool with White grease. Using the special tools, remove the beam axle bushing on both sides. | Installation NOTE:Final tightening of the rear suspension components must be carried out when the vehicle weight is on the road wheels. | -
Mark the new beam axle bushing to aid installation. - Mark the beam axle bushing sleeve in line with the mark on the beam axle bushing.
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CAUTION:Lubricate the shaft of the special tool and the new beam axle bushing with White grease. Install the beam axle bushing on both sides. - Align the mark on the beam axle bushing with the mark on the beam axle bushing housing.
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Install the beam axle mounting bracket on both sides. | | -
Using a suitable trolley jack, locate and support the beam axle. | | -
Install the beam axle mounting bracket retaining bolts on both sides. | | -
Install the shock absorber lower mounting bolt on both sides. | | -
Attach the brake backing plate assembly to the beam axle on both sides. | | -
NOTE:Make sure that the wheel hub and brake drum assembly is installed on the correct side. Install the wheel hub and break drum assembly on both sides. | | -
Attach the wheel speed sensor wiring harness to the beam axle (if equipped). | | -
Attach the wheel speed sensor to the brake backing plate on both sides (if equipped). | | -
Connect the brake pipe union on both sides. - Attach the brake pipe union to the bracket.
- Install the brake pipe union retaining clip.
- Install the pressure conscious reducing valve.
- Connect the brake pipe union.
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Install the rear wheels and tires. For additional information, refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04 Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation). | | -
Bleed the brake system. For additional information, refer to: (206-00 Brake System - General Information) Brake System Bleeding (General Procedures), Brake System Pressure Bleeding (General Procedures). | | -
Adjust the parking brake cable. For additional information, refer to: Parking Brake Cable Adjustment (206-05 Parking Brake and Actuation, General Procedures). | | |