Suspension Spring ( Coil / Leaf ): Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Raise the vehicle and support the frame with suitable safety stands.
2. Support the rear axle case with a jack.
3. Disconnect brake hose at the crossmember.
4. Remove breather hose.
5. Remove upper link fixing bolt, nut and rubber plate on the rear axle case (left-side only).
6. Disconnect the stabilizer bar at the stabilizer link.
7. Remove the shock absorber from the axle case.
8. Remove spring insulator.
9. Remove the insulator and coil spring while lowering the rear axle case.

CAUTION: Be sure not to let the brake hose, parking brake cable, and breather hose extend to their full length.

INSPECTION AND REPAIR
Make necessary correction or parts replacement if wear, damage, corrosion or any other abnormal condition are found through inspection. Check the following parts:
- Coil spring
- Insulator

INSTALLATION





1. Install coil spring and make sure that the coil spring is installed in the proper position. Paint mark (1) should be downward.





2. Fit the end of the coil spring to the coil spring seat and mount the coil spring on the rear axle case.





3. Install the insulator on the coil spring. Jack up the axle case gently with the top of the coil spring set to the spring seat on the frame side.
4. Install shock absorber and tighten the nut lightly, then retighten it to the specified torque after the vehicle is at curb height.

NOTE: When mounting shock absorber, be sure not to use grease on bushings or any other nearby part. Torque to 78 Nm (58 ft. lbs.).

5. Install stabilizer bar. Torque to 31 Nm (23 ft. lbs.).
6. Install upper link with rubber plate and tighten fixing bolt. Torque to 137 Nm (101 ft. lbs.).
7. Install breather hose.
8. Connect brake hose and bleed the brake system.