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 STABILIZER CONTROL VALVE PROTECTOR (w/ KDSS) |
Detach the clamp, and disconnect the connector from the protector.
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Remove the 3 bolts and protector.
| 2. OPEN STABILIZER CONTROL WITH ACCUMULATOR HOUSING SHUTTER VALVE (w/ KDSS) |
Using a 5 mm hexagon socket wrench, loosen the lower and upper chamber shutter valves of the stabilizer control with accumulator housing 2.0 to 3.5 turns.
- NOTICE:
- When loosening a shutter valve, make sure that the end protrudes 2 to 3.5 mm (0.0787 to 0.137 in.) from the surface of the block, and do not turn the shutter valve any further.
- Do not remove the shutter valves.
| 3. REMOVE REAR WHEEL |
| 4. DRAIN BRAKE FLUID |
- NOTICE:
- Wash off brake fluid immediately if it comes in contact with any painted surface.
| 5. DISCONNECT NO. 3 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY |
Remove the bolt and disconnect the No. 3 parking brake cable.
| 6. DISCONNECT NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY |
Remove the bolt and disconnect the No. 2 parking brake cable.
| 7. DISCONNECT REAR AXLE BREATHER HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY |
Disconnect the rear axle breather hose from the rear axle housing assembly.
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| 8. SUPPORT REAR AXLE HOUSING ASSEMBLY |
Support the rear axle housing with a jack using a wooden block to avoid damage.
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| 9. DISCONNECT REAR STABILIZER END BRACKET (w/ KDSS) |
Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the stabilizer end bracket.
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| 10. DISCONNECT REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY (w/ KDSS) |
Remove the nut and disconnect the stabilizer link from the stabilizer bar.
- NOTICE:
- Do not lose the ball Joint dust cover protector.
- HINT:
- If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a 6 mm hexagon wrench to hold the stud.
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| 11. DISCONNECT REAR STABILIZER END BRACKET LH (w/o KDSS) |
Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the stabilizer end bracket.
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| 12. DISCONNECT REAR STABILIZER END BRACKET RH (w/o KDSS) |
Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the stabilizer end bracket.
| 13. DISCONNECT REAR LATERAL CONTROL ROD ASSEMBLY |
Remove the bolt and nut, and disconnect the rear lateral control rod from the frame.
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| 14. DISCONNECT REAR FLEXIBLE HOSE |
Disconnect each brake tube from the flexible hose with a union nut wrench while holding the flexible hose with a wrench.
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Remove the 2 clips.
Remove the flexible hose.
Disconnect each brake tube from the flexible hose with a union nut wrench while holding the flexible hose with a wrench.
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Remove the 2 clips.
Remove the flexible hose.
| 15. DISCONNECT REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH |
Remove the bolt on the lower side of the shock absorber.
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Disconnect the shock absorber from the axle housing.
| 16. DISCONNECT REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY RH |
Remove the bolt on the lower side of the shock absorber.
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Disconnect the shock absorber from the axle housing.
| 17. REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING LH |
While lowering the axle housing, remove the coil spring.
- NOTICE:
- Be careful not to snap the brake line.
| 18. REMOVE HOLLOW SPRING SUB-ASSEMBLY |
Remove the hollow spring from the frame.