REAR COIL SPRING REMOVAL

Tech Tips


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

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.


  1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

  2. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER


    1. A01NFBI

      Remove the 2 bolts.

    2. Disengage the 2 guides and remove the rear suspension arm cover from the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.

  3. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY


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

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

      Tech Tips

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

  4. REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING


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      Text in Illustration
      *1 Jack
      *2 Wooden Block
      *3 Matchmark

      Put matchmarks on the adjust cams and the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

    2. Using a jack and wooden block, jack up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly to replicate standard vehicle height conditions.

      CAUTION:

      Do not jack up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly too high as the vehicle may fall.

    3. Loosen the nut (A).

      Note

      When loosening the nut (A), keep the toe adjust cam from rotating.

    4. Remove the bolt (B) and nut, and separate the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.

      Note

      Since the stopper nut is used, loosen the bolt (B).

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

  5. REMOVE REAR UPPER COIL SPRING INSULATOR


    1. A01NFY5

      Remove the rear upper coil spring insulator from the spring seat sub-assembly.

  6. REMOVE REAR LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR


    1. A01NG9C

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