REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION


caution *: Indicates parts which should be temporarily tightened, and then fully tightened with the vehicle on the ground in the unladen condition

Post-removal Operation
  • Wheel Alignment Check and Adjustment (Refer to ).





Shock absorber removal steps


1.
Shock absorber mounting nut


2.
Washer


3.
Shock absorber mounting bolt


4.
Shock absorber


5.
Collar


6.
Bushing


7.
Washer



Coil spring removal steps


3.
Shock absorber mounting bolt
<<A>>
>>A<<
8.
Lower arm mounting bolt

>>A<<
9.
Coil spring


10.
Spring upper pad


11.
Spring lower pad



Lower arm removal steps


3.
Shock absorber mounting bolt
<<A>>
>>A<<
8.
Lower arm mounting bolt

>>A<<
9.
Coil spring


10.
Spring upper pad


11.
Spring lower pad
<<B>>

12.
Adjusting bolt/adjusting plate (for camber adjustment)


13.
Lower arm assembly

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS



<<A>> LOWER ARM MOUNTING BOLT REMOVAL



1.Using the floor jack, compress the coil spring to remove the lower arm mounting bolt.
2.Lower the floor jack slowly, and then remove the coil spring.

<<B>> ADJUSTING BOLT/ADJUSTING PLATE (FOR CAMBER ADJUSTMENT) REMOVAL



Make the mating marks to the rear suspension frame, adjusting plate and adjusting bolt, and then remove the adjusting bolt and adjusting plate.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT



>>A<< COIL SPRING/LOWER ARM MOUNTING BOLT INSTALLATION


1.The identification colour of the coil spring should be located at the lower side.
2.Align the coil spring end with the spring lower pad cavity.

3.Using the floor jack, compress the coil spring to install the lower arm mounting bolt.