REAR LOWER LINK and COIL SPRING
Removal and Installation
Removal
- Loosen the rear lower link bolt and nut from the suspension member side.
- Support the rear lower link by placing a suitable jack under the knuckle.
- Remove the rear lower link adjusting bolt and nut from the suspension member side using power tool.
- Do not reuse the adjusting nut, use a new adjusting nut for installation.
- Slowly lower the jack to lower the rear lower link and coil spring.
- Remove the upper rubber seat, coil spring, and lower rubber seat from the rear lower link.
- Remove rear lower link bolt and nut from the suspension member side using power tool.
- Remove the rear lower link.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
- Do not reuse the adjusting nut, use a new adjusting nut for installation.
- Check that the projecting part inside the upper rubber seat and the bracket flange are attached as shown.
- Check that the projection part outside the upper rubber seat is directed toward the front of the vehicle.
- Position the hollow of the lower rubber seat with the groove part of the rear lower link.
- Install the coil spring so that the side with the two paint markers is directed toward the lower side.
- Check the rear wheel alignment and adjust if necessary. Refer to See: Alignment\Specifications\Rear Suspension\Wheel Alignment.
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