Suspension Spring ( Coil / Leaf ): Service and Repair

REAR LOWER LINK & COIL SPRING

RSU-8 Exploded View:

Removal and Installation

REMOVAL
1. Remove tires with power tool.
2. Set suitable jack under rear lower link to relieve the coil spring tension.
3. Loosen rear lower link mounting nuts (rear suspension member side), and remove rear lower link mounting bolts and nuts (axle housing side) with power tool.
4. Slowly lower jack, then remove upper seat, coil spring and rubber sheet from rear lower link.
5. Remove rear lower link mounting nuts and adjusting bolts (rear suspension member side), and remove rear lower link.

INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
^ Match up rubber seat indentions and rear lower link grooves and attach.





^ Install coil spring by aligning the lower end of the large diameter side to the step (A) between the rubber seat (1) and the rear lower link (2).

CAUTION: Make sure spring is not up side down.

^ Perform the final tightening of rear suspension member and axle installation position (rubber bushing) under unladen condition with tires on level ground.

Inspection

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check rear lower link, bushing and coil spring for deformation, crack, and damage. Replace it if necessary.

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
1. Check wheel alignment. Refer to RSU-6, "Inspection". Rear Suspension Assembly
2. Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to BRC-8, "ADJUSTMENT OF STEERING ANGLE SENSOR NEUTRAL POSITION: Special Repair Requirement". Testing and Inspection