
REAR AXLE AND SUSPENSION — IRS Type Rear Suspension
RA-45
Coil Spring and Rear Shock Absorber
REMOVAL OF COIL SPRING AND
SHOCK ABSORBER
1. JACK UP VEHICLE
Jack up the differential carrier assembly and support the
rear suspension member with stands.
SI0023
2. REMOVE BRAKE HOSE CLIPS
3. REMOVE STABILIZER BAR END
Disconnect the nut, cushion and retainer from suspension
arm.
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4. REMOVE DRIVE SHAFT
Remove the nut holding the rear drive shaft.
RA0002
5. LEAVE A JACK UNDER SUSPENSION ARM
Jack Up Point
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6. REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
(a) Remove the bolt holding the shock absorber to the
rear suspension arm and disconnect the shock absorber.
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