REAR COIL SPRING REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tip:

  • Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

  • The following procedure is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE

  1. REMOVE REAR WHEELS

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  2. SEPARATE REAR SPEED SENSOR LH

    1. Separate the rear speed sensor LH from the rear axle hub and bearing assembly.

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    2. C302558

      Disengage the 2 grommets to separate the rear speed sensor LH.

  3. SEPARATE REAR SPEED SENSOR RH

    Tip:

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  4. SEPARATE NO. 3 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY

    1. C302559

      Remove the nut and separate the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly.

  5. SEPARATE NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY

    Tip:

    Perform the same procedure as for the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly.

  6. REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING

    1. C302560C01

      *A

      LH Side

      *B

      RH Side

      Loosen the 2 bolts.

      Note:

      Do not remove the bolts.

    2. Support the spring seat of the rear axle beam assembly using 2 jacks and 2 wooden blocks.

      C302561C01

      *a

      Wooden Block

      *b

      Jack
      CAUTION:

      Do not jack up the rear axle beam assembly too high as the vehicle may fall.

    3. Remove the 2 bolts and separate the rear axle beam assembly from the rear shock absorber assemblies LH and RH.

    4. Slowly lower the rear axle beam assembly using 2 jacks and 2 wooden blocks, and remove the rear coil spring.

    5. Slowly jack up the rear axle beam assembly using 2 jacks and 2 wooden blocks, and temporarily install the rear axle beam assembly to the rear shock absorber assemblies LH and RH with the 2 bolts.

  7. REMOVE REAR UPPER COIL SPRING INSULATOR

    1. Remove the rear upper coil spring insulator.

  8. REMOVE REAR LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR

    1. Remove the rear lower coil spring insulator.