Rear Lower Link & Coil Spring

REAR LOWER LINK & COIL SPRING

Removal and Installation

REMOVAL
1. Remove the wheel and tire assembly using power tool.
2. Use CONSULT-II "EXHAUST SOLENOID" active test to release the air pressure from the rear load leveling air suspension system.





3. For removing the LH rear lower link and coil spring, remove the height sensor arm bracket bolt from the LH rear lower link.





4. Set a suitable jack to relieve the coil spring tension from the rear lower link.

WARNING: Do not compress the coil spring when setting the jack.





5. Loosen the rear lower link adjusting bolt and nut connected to the rear suspension member, using power tool.





6. Remove the rear lower link bolt and nut from the knuckle using power tool.
7. Slowly lower the suitable jack to release the coil spring tension. Then remove the upper rubber seat, coil spring, and lower rubber seat from the rear lower link.





8. Remove the rear lower link adjusting bolt and nut from the rear suspension member using power tool, then remove the rear lower link.

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check the coil spring and rubber seats for deformation, cracks, or other damage and replace if necessary.

INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
^ Tighten the nuts and bolts to specification.





^ When installing the upper and lower rubber seats for the rear coil springs, the arrow embossed on the rubber seats must point out toward the wheel and tire assembly.
^ After installing the rear lower link and coil spring, check the wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.