REAR COIL SPRING REMOVAL


  1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

    CAUTION:

    Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

    Note


    • w/ Navigation System for HDD:

      After the ignition switch is turned off, the HDD navigation system requires approximately a minute to record various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the ignition switch off, wait a minute or more before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

    • When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.

  2. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

  3. REMOVE REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY (for HID Headlight)


    1. A003AZ5

      Remove the 2 bolts and rear height control sensor.

    2. Disconnect the connector.

  4. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH

    A00ONX9

    1. Support the rear No. 2 suspension arm with a jack using a wooden block to avoid damage.

      Note

      Do not excessively jack up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH.

      Tech Tips

      Support the rear shock absorber at a position where it compresses by approximately 20 to 30 mm (0.787 to 1.181 in.).

    2. A00OKBQ

      Remove the nut and rear stabilizer cushion.

    3. A00OLVN

      Remove the nut, rear stabilizer link and rear stabilizer cushion.

      Tech Tips

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

  5. 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.

  6. DISCONNECT REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH

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    1. Support the rear No. 2 suspension arm with a jack using a wooden block to avoid damage.

    2. A00OLS3

      Remove the bolt and nut, and then disconnect the rear shock absorber from the rear No. 2 suspension arm.

      Note

      Hold the nut and then remove the bolt.

  7. REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING LH

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

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

  8. REMOVE REAR UPPER COIL SPRING INSULATOR LH


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

  9. REMOVE REAR LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR LH