Rear Coil Spring: Removal

HINT:

• Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
• The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL 
2. REMOVE SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE (for 2WD) (See  REMOVAL  ) 
3. REMOVE REAR SPEED SENSOR LH (for 4WD) (See  REMOVAL  ) 
4. DISCONNECT NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL  ) 
5. DISCONNECT REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
6. DISCONNECT REAR SUSPENSION NO. 2 ARM SUBASSEMBLY LH 
   1. Loosen the bolt from the suspension member side.
      NOTE: Do not remove the bolt and nut. Only loosen them.
      Fig 1: Loosening Bolt From Suspension Member Side

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   2. Support the No. 2 suspension arm LH with a jack.
      NOTE: Place a wooden or rubber block between the jack and arm.
      Fig 2: Supporting No. 2 Suspension Arm LH With Jack

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   3. Remove the bolt and nut from the axle carrier side.
      Fig 3: Removing Bolt And Nut From Axle Carrier Side

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   4. Slowly lower the jack, and disconnect the No. 2 suspension arm from the axle carrier.
7. REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING INSULATOR UPPER LH 
   1. Remove the insulator upper from the coil spring.
8. REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING LH 
   1. Remove the coil spring from the suspension No. 2 arm
9. REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING INSULATOR LOWER LH 
   1. Remove the insulator lower from the suspension No. 2 arm.