Rear Suspension: Description

Rear suspension consists of a double-acting strut assembly with coil springs. See Fig 1 and Fig 2 . Rear wheels and brake drums or disc brake rotors are supported by a sealed roller bearing hub assembly. A staked nut retains bearing and hub assembly on spindle.

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Suspension Components (1996 Models With Drum Brakes)

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Fig 2: Identifying Rear Suspension Components (1997 Models With Disc Brakes)

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