CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.
The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
PROCEDURE
REMOVE REAR SUPPORT TO REAR SHOCK ABSORBER NUT LH
Secure the SST in a vise.
Set the arm hooks of SST on the middle line on the spring outer circumference.
CAUTION:
Install SST to the rear coil spring LH so that the distance between the upper and lower hooks is as wide as possible within the installation area.
Check that the claws of the hooks are attached securely.
Using SST, compress the rear coil spring LH.
CAUTION:
During the work, if the rear coil spring LH is arched, immediately stop the work and reset SST.
Do not compress the spring until each coil contacts each other.
Do not use an impact wrench.
After the rear coil spring LH becomes free of load, install SST to the rear support to rear shock absorber nut LH. And then, using a long socket hexagon 5 mm, hold the piston rod of the rear shock absorber assembly and remove the rear support to rear shock absorber nut LH.
CAUTION:
When the rear coil spring LH is still applied with load, do not remove the rear support to rear shock absorber nut LH.
Note
Be careful not to damage or deform the threads.
Securely set the long socket hexagon 5 mm.
REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION SUPPORT ASSEMBLY LH
Remove the rear suspension support assembly LH from rear shock absorber assembly LH.
REMOVE REAR UPPER SPRING SEAT LH
Remove the rear upper spring seat LH from the rear suspension support assembly LH.
REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING LH
Remove the rear coil spring from the rear shock absorber assembly LH. Release the SST and remove the rear coil spring.
CAUTION:
Do not use an impact wrench. It will damage.
REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVER LH
Remove the rear No. 1 shock absorber dust cover LH form the rear shock absorber assembly LH.
REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SPRING BUMPER LH
Remove the rear No. 1 spring bumper LH from the rear shock absorber assembly LH.