33... Rear axle layout

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Fig 1: Identifying Rear Axle Components

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Safety precautions & general information

Final drive/output shafts
Rear axle carrier
Compression strut/tension strut
Arm
Wheel bearing/drive flange
Shock absorber
Stabilizer
Coil spring
Stabilizer link
Wheel carrier
Adjustment work
Troubleshooting (shock absorber/rear axle)
Testing