Rear Coil Spring: Removal

REMOVE REAR WHEELS
REMOVE REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER COVER LH (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER COVER RH (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
SEPARATE SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE (for LH Side) (See REMOVAL )
SEPARATE SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE (for RH Side)
HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
LOOSEN REAR AXLE BEAM ASSEMBLY
1. Support the spring seat of the rear axle beam assembly using a jack and wooden block.
  NOTE: Do not excessively jack up the rear axle beam assembly.
  
  Fig 1: Supporting Spring Seat Of Rear Axle Beam Assembly With Jack
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2. Loosen the 2 bolts.
  NOTE: Do not remove the bolts.
Fig 2: Locating Bolts (LH And RH Side)
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SEPARATE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH (See REMOVAL )
SEPARATE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING
1. Slowly lower the jack, and remove the rear coil spring.
  NOTE:
  - When reusing the rear coil spring, make sure that the identification mark is at the position shown in the illustration.
  - If the identification mark has come off, apply new paint at the position shown in the illustration.
  - When moving the rear axle beam assembly beyond full rebound, make sure that the beam is not out of position for more than 10 minutes.
  HINT:
  
  Check the identification mark on the RH side following the same procedures as the LH side.
Fig 3: Identifying Identification Mark On Rear Coil Spring Installation Position
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REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING UPPER INSULATOR
REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING LOWER INSULATOR