Rear Lower Link & Coil Spring

Part 1:

Part 2:

Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
1. Remove tire with power tool.
2. Set jack under rear lower link.
3. Loosen fixing bolt and nut of rear lower link in side of suspension member, and then remove fixing bolt and nut in side of axle with power tool.
4. Slowly lower jack, then remove upper seat, coil spring and rubber sheet from rear lower link.
5. Remove fixing bolt and nut in side of rear suspension member to remove rear lower link with power tool.

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check rear lower link, bushing and coil spring for deformation, cracks, and damage. Replace rear lower link and coil spring if necessary.

INSTALLATION
^ Refer to Components for tightening torque. Install in the reverse order of removal.

NOTE: Refer to component parts location and do not reuse nonreusable parts.





^ Check that upper seat is attached as shown in the figure.

NOTE: Insert bracket into upper seat with setting three tabs of upper seat to the projecting part of bracket beforehand as shown in the figure.

^ Match up rubber seat indentions and rear lower link grooves and attach.

NOTE: Make sure spring is not upside down. The top and bottom are indicated by paint color.

^ Perform final tightening of rear suspension member and axle installation position (rubber bushing) under unladen conditions with tires on level ground. Check wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Inspection.
^ After adjusting wheel alignment, adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to Adjustment of Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Position