REAR COIL SPRING REMOVAL


  1. REMOVE REAR WHEELS

  2. DISCONNECT SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE LH


    1. A0043UC

      Using a screwdriver, disconnect the skid control sensor wire connector from the rear speed sensor.

      Note

      Be careful not to damage the rear speed sensor.

  3. DISCONNECT SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  4. SEPARATE SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE LH


    1. A0043M3

      Remove the nut and separate the 2 clamps and skid control sensor wire LH.

  5. SEPARATE SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  6. SEPARATE REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Height Control Sensor)


    1. A0043LB

      Remove the bolt and separate the rear height control sensor sub-assembly from the rear axle beam assembly.

    2. A004093E02
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Vinyl Tape

      Using a vinyl tape, secure the rear height control sensor sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.

  7. SEPARATE REAR WHEEL HOUSE LINER LH


    1. A0043XZ

      Remove the clip and turn back the rear wheel house liner LH to separate the rear wheel house liner LH.

  8. SEPARATE REAR WHEEL HOUSE LINER RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  9. REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING LH


    1. A00444KE03
      Text in Illustration
      *A LH Side
      *B RH Side

      Loosen the 2 bolts.

      Note

      Do not remove the bolts.

    2. Support the spring seat of the rear axle beam assembly using 2 jacks and 2 wooden blocks.

      A0040VOE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Jack *2 Wooden Block

      CAUTION:

      Do not jack up the rear axle beam assembly too high as the vehicle may fall.

      Tech Tips

      Support the rear shock absorber at a position where it compresses by approximately 20 to 30 mm (0.787 to 1.18 in.).

    3. Remove the 2 bolts while holding the 2 nuts and separate the rear axle beam assembly from the rear shock absorber assemblies LH and RH.

      Note

      Since the stopper nuts are used, turn the bolts.

    4. A00433K

      Slowly lower the rear axle beam assembly using 2 jacks and 2 wooden blocks, and remove the rear coil spring LH.

      Note

      When moving the rear axle beam assembly beyond full rebound, make sure that the rear axle beam assembly is not out of position for more than 10 minutes.

    5. Slowly jack up the rear axle beam assembly using 2 jacks and 2 wooden blocks, and temporarily tighten the rear axle beam assembly to the rear shock absorber assemblies LH and RH with the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.

      A0040HFE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Jack *2 Wooden Block

      Note

      Since the stopper nuts are used, turn the bolts.

  10. REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  11. REMOVE REAR UPPER COIL SPRING INSULATOR LH

  12. REMOVE REAR UPPER COIL SPRING INSULATOR RH

  13. REMOVE REAR LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR LH

  14. REMOVE REAR LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR RH