Yesterday I was able to tackle some of the work on the rear. I started by removing the axle nuts, which is a bit of a PITA.
Nuts in place.
Breaker bar with 32mm socket in place. I was worried that it wouldn't clear the wheel studs, but I actually did. Whew.
Nut removed.
I then removed some of the plastic wheel lining. Passenger side view.
Ready to drop the support plate and diagonal braces. Apparently Martin was doing the same exact thing on his car too. Probably at the same time. Nicely synchronized sir!
Plate and braces removed.
I then moved on to separating the axles from the transmission. Each side is held in place by 6 x 8mm allen head bolts. Axles free.
Disconnecting the rear sway bar at the end links allows the axles to drop down further.
Then, use a hammer to tap them out of the wheel carrier and you're done.
I only worked for about an hour and a half, so I didn't get to remove the rear shocks, but that should follow shortly.