Rear Suspension
SHOCK ABSORBER/COIL SPRING
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF REAR
SPRING AND SHOCK ABSORBER
Removal
1.
Raise rear of car on jack and place on axle
stands.
2.
Remove rear wheels and tyre assemblies.
7. Pull lower part of shock absorber clear of lower
pivot bolt and carefully remove spring and
shock absorber assembly from the car.
8. Remove shock absorber from rear spring.
9. Carefully remove spring compression tool from
rear spring.
3. Place jack under rear hub carrier to remove
pressure from rear spring.
4.
Compress rear spring using a suitable
compression
tool.
5. Remove lower mounting nylon nut and
washers.
6. Remove upper mounting nut and washers.
Note:
Coil spring can be dangerous. A spring
compression tool must be used at all times to fit
and remove coil springs.
Installation
1.
To reassemble, reverse removal procedure and
torque components to specification.
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