REAR COIL SPRING REMOVAL

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


  1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

  2. REMOVE REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (w/ Automatic Headlight Beam Level Control System)

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  3. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH

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  4. LOOSEN REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH

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    1. Loosen the 2 bolts of the suspension arm.

      Note


      • Do not remove the bolts and nuts, only loosen them.

      • Since a stopper nut is used, loosen the bolt.

  5. REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING LH


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      Support the No. 2 suspension arm LH with a jack.

      Note

      Place a wooden or rubber block between the jack and arm.

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      Remove the bolt located on the rear axle carrier of the rear No. 2 suspension arm.

    3. Lower the jack gradually to remove the rear coil spring together with the rear upper coil spring insulator.

  6. REMOVE REAR UPPER COIL SPRING INSULATOR LH


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

  7. REMOVE REAR LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR LH


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