
RA-46 REAR AXLE AND SUSPENSION — IRS Type Rear Suspension
(b) If replacing the shock absorber, remove the nut holding the shock absorber to the body, and remove the shock absorber.
NOTE: Use a screwdriver to keep the shaft from turning.
7. REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING
(a) Start to lower the rear suspension arm.
NOTE: Be careful not to pull the brake line and parking brake cable.
(b) While lowering the rear suspension arm, remove the coil spring and upper and lower insulators.
INSTALLATION OF COIL SPRING AND SHOCK ABSORBER
1. PUT LOWER INSULATOR ON REAR SUSPENSION ARM
2. PUT UPPER INSULATOR ON COIL SPRING
3. INSTALL COIL SPRING
4. CHECK POSITION OF LOWER INSULATOR
(a) Jack up the rear suspension arm.
(b) Check that the lower insulator is installed correctly. If the insulator is not in correct position, reinstall the coil spring.