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Remove/install rear spring - AR32.20-P-0230R

MODEL 230 except CODE (487) Active Body Control (ABC) 

REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install    
DANGER Risk of death  caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform. Align vehicle between the columns of the lifting platform and position the four support plates at the lifting platform support points specified by the vehicle manufacturer. AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
DANGER Risk of injury  caused by pinching or crushing  when working on springs or spring bodies that are under load Use only approved tensioning devices; shield off hazard area if necessary.
Inspect special tools for damage and proper operation (visual inspection).
Wear protective gloves.
AS00.00-Z-0001-01A
NOTES Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts   AH00.00-N-0001-01A
NOTES Springs; general background information.   AH32.20-P-9404-01A 
1 Remove rear wheel    
REFER TO MAINTENANCE Remove and install wheels   AP40.10-P-4050Z
2 Remove rear suspension strut   AR32.25-P-1016RA 
3 Disassemble rear suspension strut   AR32.25-P-1018TS 
4 Install in the reverse order