Rear Coil Spring Installation Note

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Position the jack under the rear lower arm and jack up slowly.

Fig 1: Positioning Jack Under Rear Lower Arm
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Install the rear coil spring so that the light green paint is pointed upward of the vehicle.

Fig 2: Identifying Paint Marks On Rear Coil Spring
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Align the upper end of the rear coil spring with the step of the upper spring seat rubber.
Align the lower end of the rear coil spring with the step of the lower spring seat rubber.
Install the rear lower arm outer bolt.