REAR COIL SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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1.  When working on the right side of the vehicle, disconnect the rear auto leveling sensor link. (Vehicle with discharge headlight system) (See AUTO LEVELING SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

2.  Remove in the order indicated in the table.

3.  Install in the reverse order of removal.

4.  Inspect the rear wheel alignment. (See REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT.)

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1	Dynamic damper (if equipped)
2	Rear stabilizer control link lower side nut
3	Rear lower arm outer side bolt (See Rear Lower Arm Outer Side Bolt Removal Note.)
4	Rear coil spring component (See Rear Coil Spring Removal Note.) (See Rear Coil Spring Installation Note.)
5	Upper spring seat rubber
6	Rear coil spring
7	Lower spring seat
8	Bound stopper
9	Bound stopper (body side)

Rear Lower Arm Outer Side Bolt Removal Note

1.  Support the lower arm with a jack.

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2.  Loosen the inner bolt of the lower arm.

3.  Remove the outer bolt of the lower arm.

Rear Coil Spring Removal Note

Warning

•  If the rear coil spring contacts the bump stopper installation area during rear coil spring removal, the paint of rear coil spring may be damaged, resulting in rust. Moreover, the rear coil spring may brake if rust is left unrepaired. When removing the rear coil spring, affix tape to edge of the bump stopper, and be careful not to damage the rear coil spring.

1.  Affix a double layer of vinyl tape to bump stopper installation area.

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2.  Lower the jack slowly and remove the rear coil spring.

Rear Coil Spring Installation Note

Warning

•  If the rear coil spring contacts the bump stopper installation area during rear coil spring installation, the paint of rear spring may be damaged, resulting in rust. Moreover, the rear coil spring may brake if rust is left unrepaired. When installing the rear coil spring, affix tape to edge of the bump stopper, and be careful not to damage the rear coil spring.

1.  Affix a double layer of vinyl tape to bump stopper installation area.

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2.  Install the coil spring so that the smaller outer diameter faces downside.

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3.  Position the jack under the lower arm and jack up slowly.

Warning

•  Installing the coil spring is dangerous. The coil spring could fly off, and cause serious injury or death.

4.  Install the lower arm (outer side) bolt.