REAR COIL SPRING REMOVAL

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE REAR WHEELS

2. REMOVE REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY RH (w/ HID Headlight)

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3. REMOVE REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER COVER LH

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4. REMOVE REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER COVER RH

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5. REMOVE REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY

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6. DISCONNECT SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE (for LH Side)

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7. DISCONNECT SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE (for RH Side)

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8. LOOSEN REAR AXLE BEAM ASSEMBLY

   
   

   1. 

      Support the rear axle beam assembly using an engine lift and 2 wooden blocks as shown in the illustration.

   2. 

      *1	for LH Side:
      *2	for RH Side:

      Loosen the 2 bolts.

      Note

      Do not remove the bolts.

9. DISCONNECT REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH

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10. DISCONNECT REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY RH

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11. REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING LH

    
    
    1. 

       *1	Identification Mark
       *2	30° or less

       Slowly lower the engine lift and remove the rear coil spring.

       Note

       
       

       • When reusing the rear coil spring, make sure that the identification marks are at the position shown in the illustration.

       • If the identification marks have come off, apply new paint at the positions shown in the illustration.

       • When moving the rear axle beam assembly beyond full rebound, make sure that the beam is not out of position for more than 10 minutes.

12. REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING UPPER INSULATOR LH

13. REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING LOWER INSULATOR LH

14. REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

15. REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING UPPER INSULATOR RH

16. REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING LOWER INSULATOR RH