REAR COIL SPRING REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

2. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER

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3. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY

   
   

   1. 

      Remove the 2 nuts (A) and separate the rear stabilizer link sub-assembly from the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.

   2. Remove the nut (B) and the rear stabilizer link sub-assembly from the rear stabilizer bar.

      Tech Tips

      If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a 6 mm hexagon socket wrench to hold the stud bolt.

4. REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING

   
   
   1. 

      *a	Wooden Block
      *b	Jack
      *c	Matchmark

      Place matchmarks on the No. 2 adjust cam, toe adjust cam sub-assembly and rear suspension member sub-assembly.

   2. Support the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly using a 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.

   3. Loosen the nut (A).

      Note

      Do not remove the nut.

   4. Remove the bolt (B) 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.

   5. Slowly lower the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly, and then remove the rear coil spring.

5. REMOVE REAR UPPER COIL SPRING INSULATOR

   
   

   1. 

      Remove the rear upper coil spring insulator.

6. REMOVE REAR LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR

   
   

   1. 

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