Removal and Installation

REAR LOWER LINK & COIL SPRING

Removal and Installation


REMOVAL

1.Remove tires with power tool. Refer to "Exploded View" Exploded View.
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).
4.Remove rear lower link (axle housing side).
5.Slowly lower jack, then remove upper seat, coil spring and rubber sheet from rear lower link.
6.Remove rear lower link.

INSTALLATION

Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
- Check that upper seat is attached as shown in the figure.

CAUTION:





Check that the projecting parts (A) of floor panel (2) is securely fitted with upper seat (1) tab (B).





- Match up rubber seat indentions and rear lower link grooves and attach.





- Install the 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:
Check spring is not up side down. The top and bottom are indicated by paint color.
- Perform the final tightening of rear suspension member and axle installation position (rubber bushing) under unladen condition with tires on level ground.