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Rear Coil Spring: Installation

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  1. INSTALL REAR COIL SPRING INSULATOR LOWER LH 
    1. Install the insulator lower to the suspension No. 2 arm.
  2. REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING LH 
    1. Install the coil spring to the suspension No. 2 arm.
  3. INSTALL REAR COIL SPRING INSULATOR UPPER LH 
    1. Align the stopper part of the insulator upper with the coil spring tip, and install the insulator upper.
  4. TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION NO. 2 ARM ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Slowly raise the suspension No. 2 arm with a jack, and connect the suspension No. 2 arm to the axle carrier.
    2. Install the bolt and nut.
      NOTE: Install the arm so that the coil spring's distinguishing mark is on the outer side of the vehicle.
      Fig 1: Identifying Coil Spring's Mark On Outer Side Of Vehicle
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  5. INSTALL REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH  (See REMOVAL  )
  6. CONNECT NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  7. INSTALL SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE (for 2WD)  (See REAR SPEED SENSOR (FOR 4WD) )
  8. INSTALL REAR SPEED SENSOR LH (for 4WD)  (See INSPECTION )
  9. INSTALL REAR WHEEL 

    Torque: 103 N*m (1,050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf) 

  10. STABILIZE SUSPENSION  (See INSTALLATION  )
  11. TIGHTEN REAR SUSPENSION NO. 2 ARM ASSEMBLY LH  (See INSTALLATION  )
  12. CHECK SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL 
    1. Check the speed sensor signal (see DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM ).
  13. INSPECT AND ADJUST REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT 
    1. Inspect and adjust the rear wheel alignment (see ADJUSTMENT  ).