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Removal and Installation
 
 
REMOVAL
 
 
1. Remove tires. Refer to Removal & Installation..
2. Using jack (A) to rear lower link .
caution
  • Never damage the rear lower link with a jack.
  • Check the stable condition when using a jack.
3. Loosen the rear lower link mounting bolts and nuts (rear suspension member side).
4. Remove the rear lower link mounting bolts and nuts (axle housing side).
5. Slowly lower jack, remove upper rubber seat and coil spring .
cautionOperate while checking that jack supporting status is stable.
6. Remove lower rubber seat from rear lower link.
7. Perform inspection after removal. Refer to Inspection.
 
 
INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
  • Install lower rubber seat with its protrusion on the lower area aligned with the hole of rear lower link.
    cautionThe lower rubber seat protrusion must be securely inserted into the hole of rear lower link.
  • Install coil spring by aligning lower end of coil spring with lower rubber seat as shown in the figure.
    Dimension (A): 5 mm (0.20 in) or less
    cautionSet coil spring so that its paint marks and are aligned with the position from the bottom end of the coil spring shown in the figure.
    : Upper side
    : 3.75 turns
    : –
  • Perform final tightening of fixing parts at the vehicle installation position (rubber bushing), under unladen conditions with tires on level ground.
  • Perform inspection after installation. Refer to Inspection.