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Installing a New Fuel Tank

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Dropping the Rear Suspension - 2
Drop the rear assembly.

Safely lower the rear assembly.

photo by Matt Wright, 2007
If you're forced to drop the rear suspension to remove the fuel tank, you've already supported the assembly with a floor jack and removed the lower shock mount bolts (see previous step).

Next you'll need to disconnect the rear brake lines to avoid damaging them.

Now remove the large nuts that attach the rear beam or drive assembly to the frame of the car. With the nuts off, lower the assembly to the ground using the jack.

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