| Replacement |
| 1. |
Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported. |
| 2. |
Remove the wheel cap (A).
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| 3. |
Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from front hub.
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| 4. |
Remove the rear lower arm protector.
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| 5. |
Loosen the lower arm (A) mounting bolt and nut. And then remove the lower arm form the rear carrier.
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| 6. |
Loosen the mounting bolt and nut. And then separate the shock absorber from the lower arm.
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| 7. |
Loosen the lower arm mounting bolt & nut properly with
sub frame. Pull the lower arm in the direction of a down and then remove
the coil spring (A).
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| 8. |
Installation is the reverse of removal. |
| 9. |
Check the rear alignment.
(Refer to Rear Suspension System - "Rear Alignment")
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| Inspection |
| 1. |
Check the spring for distortion, aging or damage. |
| 2. |
Check the spring upper pad and lower pad for aging or damage. |
Rear Stabilizer Bar Repair proceduresReplacement 1. Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported. 2. Remove the wheel cap (A). Be careful not to damage to the wheel cap (A) when removing the it...
Rear Cross Member Repair proceduresReplacement 1. Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported. 2. Remove the wheel cap (A). Be careful not to damage to the wheel cap (A) when removing the it...
Removal 1. Remove the engine cover. 2. Remove the battery and battery tray. (Refer to Engine Electrical System - "Battery") 3. Remove the air duct and air cleaner assembly. (Refer to Intake and Exhaust System - "Air Cleaner") 4. Remove the engine room under cover...
Replacement 1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. 2. After loosening the bolts remove the main crash pad and cowl cross bar assembly together. (Refer to Heater -"Heater Unit") 3. Remove the heater and blower assembly. (Refer to Heater -"Heater Unit") 4...