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Coil Spring: Removal

  1. Raise and support vehicle. Remove rear wheel.
  2. Remove drive axle from differential. See appropriate DIFFERENTIALS & AXLE SHAFTS article in DRIVE AXLES.
  3. Detach panel from fuel tank in rear area.
  4. Remove stabilizer bar from rear axle carrier on side to be replaced.
  5. CAUTION: The brake line must not be exposed to traction loads.
  6. Unfasten bracket for brake line on trailing arm. See Figure.
  7. Support trailing arm with a lifter (1). Release bolt and lower lift. See Figure.
  8. Press wheel suspension down and remove coil spring out to one side. See Fig 1.
Fig 1: Removing Coil Spring
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