Removal

REAR SUSPENSION: REAR COIL SPRING: REMOVAL

HINT
* Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
* The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

2. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER Removal

3. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 2 nuts (A) and rear stabilizer link sub-assembly from the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.





(b) Remove the nut (B) and separate the rear stabilizer link sub-assembly from the rear stabilizer bar.

HINT
If the ball joint turns together with the nut (B), use a hexagon wrench (6 mm) to hold the stud bolt.

4. REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING

(a) Put matchmarks on the adjust cams and the rear suspension member sub-assembly.





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(b) Using a jack and wooden block, jack up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly to replicate standard vehicle height conditions.

CAUTION:
Do not jack up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly too high as the vehicle may fall.

(c) Loosen the nut (A).

NOTICE:
When loosening the nut (A), keep the toe adjust cam from rotating.

(d) Remove the bolt (B), nut and separate the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.

NOTICE:
Since the stopper nut is used, loosen the bolt (B).

(e) Slowly lower the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly, and remove the rear coil spring.

5. REMOVE REAR UPPER COIL SPRING INSULATOR

(a) Remove the rear upper coil spring insulator from the spring seat sub-assembly.





6. REMOVE REAR LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR

(a) Remove the rear lower coil spring insulator from the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.