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Barrel Spring: Removal

  1. Raise and support vehicle. Remove rear wheel.
  2. Remove drive axle from differential output flange and suspend aside. See AXLE SHAFT article.
  3. Unfasten bracket for brake line on trailing arm.
  4. Support trailing arm with a lifter.
  5. Lower trailing arm, and remove coil spring. See Fig 1 .
  6. Unfasten screw (1) and lower lifter. See Figure .
  7. Press wheel suspension down and pull barrel spring out to one side. Avoid damage to brake line.
Fig 1: Supporting Trailing Arm
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