REAR COIL SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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Warning

•  Be careful not to allow the coil spring to fly off when removing/installing the coil spring. Otherwise, the coil spring could fly off and cause serious injury or death, or damage to the vehicle.

1.  When working on the left side of the vehicle, disconnect the auto leveling sensor link. (With auto leveling sensor) (See AUTO LEVELING SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

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2.  Remove in the order indicated in the table.

3.  Install in the reverse order of removal.

4.  Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust it if necessary. (See REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT.)

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1	Rear stabilizer control link lower side nut
2	Rear lower arm outer bolt (See Rear Coil Spring Removal Note.)
3	Upper spring seat rubber
4	Rear coil spring (See Rear Coil Spring Installation Note.)
5	Lower spring seat rubber

Rear Coil Spring Removal Note

1.  Support the rear lower arm using a jack.

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2.  Remove the rear lower arm outer bolt.

3.  Remove the rear coil spring.

Rear Coil Spring Installation Note

1.  Install the rear coil spring so that the yellow paint is pointed upward of the vehicle.

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2.  Align the upper end of the rear coil spring with the step of the upper spring seat rubber.

3.  Align the lower end of the rear coil spring with the step of the lower spring seat rubber.

4.  Position the jack under the rear lower arm and jack up slowly.

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5.  Install the rear lower arm outer bolt.