REAR COIL SPRING REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips


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

  • The following procedure is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

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  2. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER

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  3. SEPARATE REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. B004G7L

      Remove the nut and separate the rear height control sensor sub-assembly from the rear No. 1 upper control arm assembly.

  4. REMOVE TOE CONTROL LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  5. SEPARATE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY


    1. B004EGQ

      Remove the bolt and nut, and separate the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly from the rear axle assembly.

      Note

      Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Loosen the bolt with the nut secured.

  6. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY

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  7. SEPARATE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY


    1. B004G15C02
      *a Wooden Block
      *b Jack

      Support the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly using a jack and wooden block.

      Note


      • When jacking up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly, be sure to jack it up slowly.

      • Make sure to perform this operation with the vehicle kept as low as possible.

    2. B004GD0

      Remove the bolt and nut, and separate the rear shock absorber assembly from the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.

      Note

      Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Loosen the bolt with the nut secured.

  8. REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING


    1. B004GCMC01
      *a Wooden Block
      *b Transmission Jack

      Support the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly using a transmission jack and wooden block.

      CAUTION:

      Do not jack up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly too high as the vehicle may fall.

      Note


      • When jacking up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly, be sure to jack it up slowly.

      • Make sure to perform this operation with the vehicle kept as low as possible.

    2. Loosen the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly with the bolt (rear suspension member sub-assembly side).

      Note


      • Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Loosen the bolt with the nut secured.

      • Do not remove the bolt and nut.

    3. B004FMT

      Loosen the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly with the bolt (rear axle assembly side).

      Note


      • Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Loosen the bolt with the nut secured.

      • Do not remove the bolt and nut.

    4. B004G7IN02

      Attach the hooks of each SST arm across the diameter of the rear coil spring.

      SST
      09727-30022   ( 09727-00010, 09727-00031 )
      09727-00120

      CAUTION:


      • Make sure that the hooks of the upper and lower arms are attached to the coil spring so that the distance between the hooks is as large as possible.

      • Check that the claws of the hooks are securely attached to the coil spring.

    5. B004GBPC01
      *a Correct
      *b Incorrect
      *c Stopper plate

      Install the stopper plates to the hooks of SST.

      CAUTION:

      Make sure that the stopper plates are installed securely.

    6. Using SST, compress the rear coil spring.

      CAUTION:


      • If the coil spring bends while using SST, stop immediately and reattach SST correctly.

      • Do not compress the coil spring to the point where the coils touch each other.

      • Do not use an impact wrench.

      • Compress the rear coil spring until there is no tension between the vehicle body and rear coil spring.

    7. Remove the bolt and nut, and separate the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly from the rear axle assembly.

      Note

      Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Loosen the bolt with the nut secured.

    8. Slowly lower the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly, and remove the rear coil spring with SST and rear upper coil spring insulator.

    9. Remove SST from the rear coil spring.

      Note

      Do not use an impact wrench. It will damage SST.

  9. REMOVE REAR UPPER COIL SPRING INSULATOR


    1. Remove the rear upper coil spring insulator from the rear coil spring.

  10. REMOVE REAR LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR


    1. Remove the rear lower coil spring insulator from the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.