REAR COIL SPRING REMOVAL
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.
The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
PROCEDURE
REMOVE REAR WHEEL
REMOVE REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER LH (w/ Cover)
REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH
LOOSEN REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH
Loosen the 2 bolts of the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH.
Note:Do not remove the bolts and nuts, only loosen them.
Since a stopper nut is used, loosen the bolt.
REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING LH
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Support the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH with a jack.
Note:Place a wooden or rubber block between the jack and arm.
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Remove the bolt located on the rear axle carrier of the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH.
Lower the jack gradually to remove the rear coil spring LH together with the rear upper coil spring insulator LH.
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REMOVE REAR UPPER COIL SPRING INSULATOR LH
Remove the rear upper coil spring insulator LH from the rear coil spring LH.
REMOVE REAR LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR LH
Remove the rear lower coil spring insulator LH from the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH.