Removal
SUSPENSION: REAR COIL SPRING: REMOVAL
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE REAR WHEELS
2. REMOVE REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER COVER LH
3. REMOVE REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER COVER RH
4. REMOVE REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
5. SEPARATE SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE (for LH Side) Removal
6. SEPARATE SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE (for RH Side)
HINT: Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
7. LOOSEN REAR AXLE BEAM ASSEMBLY
(a) Support the spring seat of the rear axle beam assembly using a jack and wooden block.
NOTE: Do not excessively jack up the rear axle beam assembly.
(b) Loosen the 2 bolts.
NOTE: Do not remove the bolts.
8. SEPARATE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH Removal
9. SEPARATE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY RH
HINT: Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
10. REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING
(a) Slowly lower the jack, and remove the rear coil spring.
- When reusing the rear coil spring, make sure that the identification mark is at the position shown in the illustration.
- If the identification mark has come off, apply new paint at the position shown in the illustration.
- When moving the rear axle beam assembly beyond full rebound, make sure that the beam is not out of position for more than 10 minutes.
HINT: Check the identification mark on the RH side following the same procedures as the LH side.
11. REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING UPPER INSULATOR
12. REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING LOWER INSULATOR