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Replacing Spring






Replacing spring

Replacing spring

Slacken off shock absorber from lower mounting. Pull off shock absorber from shaft journal and lower trailing arm

Remove:




- Spring mounting nut
- spring from car.

Transfer spring rubber spacer, auxiliary spring and lower mounting to the new spring






Install the new spring
Locate the spring end in the trailing arm stamped section and locate the mounting washer guide pin in the hole on the trailing arm.
Install a new nut on the mounting washer. Tighten to 40 Nm .

Position a mobile jack under trailing arm and lift up