Spring (G2223950): Removal

NOTE:

This procedure contains some variation in the illustrations depending on the vehicle specification, but the essential information is always correct.
This procedure contains illustrations showing certain components removed to provide extra clarity.

Raise and support the vehicle on a suitable 2 post lift.
Refer to: JACKING AND LIFTING .
Remove the rear wheel and tire.
Refer to: WHEEL AND TIRE .
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Release the rear suspension height sensor link arm.
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Use a suitable stand to support the lower control arm.

General Equipment : Transmission jack
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Remove and discard the lower control arm to wheel knuckle nut and bolt.
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- Remove and discard the tie-rod to wheel knuckle nut and bolt.
- Release the tie-rod from the wheel knuckle assembly.
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Remove and discard the 2 integral link nuts and bolts.
CAUTION: Make sure to counter hold the ball joint.

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- Remove and discard the nut.
- Release the stabilizer bar link.
CAUTION: Make sure that during the release of the wheel knuckle assembly, the halfshaft will not be released from the rear Electric Drive Unit (EDU).

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- Remove and discard the bolt.
- Release the wheel knuckle assembly.
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Remove and discard both lower control arm to subframe nuts and bolts.
CAUTION: Make sure that during the release of the wheel knuckle assembly, the halfshaft will not be released from the rear Electric Drive Unit (EDU).

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1. Position the wheel knuckle away from the lower control arm.
2. Carefully lower the lower control arm to release the spring.
3. Remove the spring.