Removal

SUSPENSION: REAR COIL SPRING: REMOVAL

REMOVAL

1. REMOVE REAR WHEELS
2. REMOVE REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER COVER LH Removal
3. REMOVE REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER COVER RH Removal
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.
NOTICE: Do not excessively jack up the rear axle beam assembly.





(b) Loosen the 2 bolts.
NOTICE: 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.

NOTICE:
- 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