Coil Spring: Removal
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NOTE:
Coil spring rear suspension is only available 15 series utility models.
- Raise and support the vehicle.
- Support the rear axle.
- Disconnect the Real Time Damping (RTD) sensor harness connector from the vehicle harness connector (if equipped).
- Remove the stabilizer shaft link retaining nuts from the stabilizer shaft and frame. See Fig 1 .
- Remove the lower shock absorber nut and bolt from the rear axle.
- Lower the rear axle until the springs are fully unloaded.
- Remove the coil spring and the upper insulator. See Fig 2 .