Coil Spring: Installation

NOTE: When mounting shock absorber, be sure not to use grease on bushings or any other nearby part.

Install the coil spring and make sure that the coil spring is installed in the proper position. Paint mark (1) should be downward. See Fig 1.

Fig 1: Identifying Coil Spring Paint Mark Position
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Fit the end of the coil spring to the coil spring seat and mount the coil spring on the rear axle case. See Fig 2.

Fig 2: Installing Coil Spring
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Install the insulator on the coil spring. Raise the axle case gently with the top of the coil spring set to the spring seat on the frame side. See Fig 3.

Fig 3: Installing Coil Spring Insulator
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Install shock absorber and tighten the nut lightly, then retighten it to the specified torque after the vehicle is at curb height. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
Install stabilizer bar. See STABILIZER BAR .
Install parking brake cable bracket.