Contents: Examination ⇓ Installation ⇓
1. Loosen the rear wheel nuts, raise the rear of the vehicle and place it on supports. Remove the wheels.
2. Remove the retainer and disconnect the brake hose from the rack (figure 9.2). If the vehicle is equipped with an anti-lock braking system, disconnect the wheel speed sensor wire mounting bracket from the strut.
3. Unscrew the nuts securing the rack to the hub (see Figure 9.2) and knock out the bolts using a hammer and punch.
4. Disconnect the strut from the hub support. Secure the hub support to avoid damaging the brake line.
5. To access the upper strut mounting nuts, remove part of the trim in the luggage compartment.
6. Ask an assistant to support the rack and unscrew the three nuts of the upper rack mount (figure 9.6). Remove the rack.
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Examination
7. The procedure for checking the rack is described in paragraph 2. If the rack requires disassembly to identify faulty parts, refer to paragraph 3.
Installation
8. Insert the strut into the wheel arch, then insert the upper strut mounting studs into the holes in the body. You will need an assistant for this job, as the stand is very large and heavy. Screw on the nuts, but do not tighten them.
9. Attach the step support to the stand, insert two bolts and tighten the mounting nuts to the required torque.
10. Connect the brake hose to the strut and secure it with a clamp. If the vehicle is equipped with an anti-lock braking system, attach the bracket with the speed sensor wires to the flock.
11. Install the wheel and tighten the lug nuts, lower the vehicle and tighten the lug nuts to the specified torque.
12. Tighten the upper strut mounting nuts to the specified torque.