Rear Axle Shaft - Suzuki Samurai 1986 Service Manual

REMOVAL
Shock Absorber
The shock absorber is non-adjustable, non-
refillable, and cannot be disassembled. The only
service the shock absorber requires is replace-
ment when it has lost its resistance, is damaged,
or leaking oil or gas.
1) Hoist car.
2) Loosen lower and upper nuts, and remove
shock absorber.
Fig. 17-2-2
Leaf Spring
1) Raise car. In this operation, garage jack or
hoist must not be positioned against rear
suspension related parts. When garage jack is
used, place safety stands under chassis to
support raised body.
NOTE:
Don't let rear axle housing hang on brake hose
or pipe. If it occurs, hose or pipe may be d,amag-
ed. To prevent it, always hold rear axle housing
of raised car with safety stands.
2) Remove rear wheel.
3) Remove U-bolt nuts.
4) Remove shackle nuts and leaf spring nut.
5) Pull out leaf spring bolt and remove leaf
spring from shackle pin.
Fig. 17-2-3
17-16
Washer

Rear Axle Shaft

1) Remove rear brake drum. Refer to item 19-3
"REAR DRUM BRAKE".
Fig. 17-2-4
2) Drain oil from axle housing loosening drain
plug.
Fig. 17-2-5
3) Disconnect brake pipe from wheel cylinder.
Have a small plug ready for use when discon-
necting pipe. As pipe comes off the wheel
cylinder, plug the pipe to prevent brake
fluid from leaking out.
And remove 4 brake backing plate securing
bolts.
pin
Fig. 17-2-6
09943-35511)
09942-15510)
1. Plug