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Mark the rear suspension shock absorber relative to the protective sleeve with the vehicle in a static, level ground position (curb height).

Fig 1: Rear Suspension Shock Absorber Reference Mark
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Raise and support the vehicle. Remove the wheel and tire assembly. Use the special tool 014-00942 or equivalent to support the rear axle.

Fig 2: Supporting Rear Axle
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Remove and discard the rear suspension lower arm pivot bolt and nut from the axle bracket.

Fig 1: Identifying Lower Arm Pivot Bolt & Axle Bracket
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Remove and discard the rear suspension lower arm pivot bolt and nut from the frame bracket. Remove the rear suspension lower arm.

Fig 2: Identifying Lower Arm Pivot Bolt & Frame Bracket
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