‘mounting bolts to 22 NIm (192 in. lbs.). Refer to Rear
Disc Brakes in Group 5 Brakes in this service man-
ual for required caliper installation procedure.
(7) If vehicle is equipped with rear drum brakes
install rear brake flex hose onto wheel cylinder and
support plate (Fig. 14). Torque the brake hose to
wheel cylinder tube nut to 17 NIm (145 in. lbs.).
Torque the brake hose bracket to support plate bolt
to8NIm (75 in. lbs).
(8) If vehicle has rear drum brakes, brake system
will require bleeding. Refer to Bleeding Brake Sys-
tem in the Service Adjustments Section of Group 5
Brakes in this service manual.
(9) Install wheel and tire assembly on vehicle.
Tighten the wheel mounting stud nuts in proper se-
quence (Fig. 15) until all nuts are torqued to half
specification. Then repeat the tightening sequence to
the full specified torque of 129 NIm (95 ft. lbs.).
(10) Lower vehicle to the ground.
(11) Check and reset rear wheel TOE to specifica-
tions if required.
STRUT DISASSEMBLY
The rear strut is not serviced and must be replaced
as an assembly if found to be defective. The strut is
available with 2 calibrations, be sure strut is re-
placed with an assembly of the same calibration.
The components of the strut assembly listed below
are replaceable if found to be defective.
• Coil spring (Coil springs come in a standard and
high rate be sure spring is replaced with a spring of
the correct rate.)
Fig. 11 Lateral Links To Spindle Attaching Bolt
Fig. 12 Attachment Link To Stabilizer Bar Attaching
Fig. 13 Speed Sensor Routing Tube And Bracket
Fig. 14 Brake Hose Bracket And Tube Nut
Fig. 15 Tightening Wheel Nuts
SUSPENSION AND DRIVESHAFTS 2 - 57
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