REAR COIL SPRING REMOVAL

PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE REAR WHEELS

  2. DISCONNECT SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE LH

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  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. A005AZP

      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. A005AHK

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

    2. A005C3NE03
      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. A005E56

      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. A005C6VE04
      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.

      A005B4TE02
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Wooden Block *2 Jack

      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. A005EKB

      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 within 35° of the standard position, and 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.

      A005AHPE02
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Wooden Block *2 Jack

      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