REAR COIL SPRING REMOVAL

Tech Tips


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

  • The procedures listed below are for the LH side.


  1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

  2. DRAIN BRAKE FLUID

    Note

    Wash off brake fluid immediately if it comes in contact with any painted surface.

  3. DISCONNECT NO. 3 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY


    1. Remove the bolt and disconnect the No. 3 parking brake cable.

  4. DISCONNECT NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY


    1. Remove the bolt and disconnect the No. 2 parking brake cable.

  5. DISCONNECT REAR AXLE BREATHER HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01EQ1K

      Disconnect the rear axle breather hose from the rear axle housing assembly.

  6. SUPPORT REAR AXLE HOUSING ASSEMBLY


    1. A01EORT

      Support the rear axle housing with a jack using a wooden block to avoid damage.

  7. DISCONNECT REAR STABILIZER END BRACKET LH


    1. A01EMVM

      Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the stabilizer end bracket.

  8. DISCONNECT REAR STABILIZER END BRACKET RH


    1. Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the stabilizer end bracket.

  9. DISCONNECT REAR LATERAL CONTROL ROD ASSEMBLY


    1. A01EROR

      Remove the bolt and nut, and disconnect the rear lateral control rod from the frame.

  10. DISCONNECT REAR FLEXIBLE HOSE


    1. A01EO6HE01

      Disconnect each brake tube from the flexible hose with a union nut wrench while holding the flexible hose with a wrench.

    2. Remove the 2 clips.

    3. Remove the flexible hose.

    4. A01ENJNE01

      Disconnect each brake tube from the flexible hose with a union nut wrench while holding the flexible hose with a wrench.

    5. Remove the 2 clips.

    6. Remove the flexible hose.

  11. DISCONNECT REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01ERMA

      Remove the bolt on the lower side of the shock absorber.

    2. Disconnect the shock absorber from the axle housing.

  12. DISCONNECT REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY RH


    1. A01EMWH

      Remove the bolt on the lower side of the shock absorber.

    2. Disconnect the shock absorber from the axle housing.

  13. REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING LH


    1. While lowering the axle housing, remove the coil spring.

  14. REMOVE HOLLOW SPRING SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Remove the hollow spring from the frame.