CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.
The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
PROCEDURE
REMOVE REAR WHEEL
REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LOWER BRACKET (w/ KDSS)
DISCONNECT REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH
Support the rear axle housing.
Remove the bolt on the lower side of the shock absorber.
Disconnect the shock absorber from the axle housing.
DISCONNECT REAR FLEXIBLE HOSE
REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING LH
While lowering the axle housing, remove the coil spring.
Note
Be careful not to snap the brake line and parking brake cable.
REMOVE HOLLOW SPRING SUB-ASSEMBLY (for 5 Door)
Remove the hollow spring from the frame.