Suspension System
Rear Coil Spring Repair Procedures
In this manual: Suspension System
9steps
~54min
2/5difficulty
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Replacement
- Loosen the wheel nuts slightly. Raise the vehicle and make sure it is securely supported.
- Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from the front hub.
Tightening torque: 88.2 ~ 108 N·m

- Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the rear wheel and tire (A).
- Loosen the bolt and remove the rear shock absorber (A) from the torsion beam axle.
Tightening torque: 98.1 ~ 118 N·m
- Disconnect the electric parking brake connector.
- Remove the bolt (A), then remove the clip (B) and the wheel speed sensor cable from the fixed bracket.
- Pull the torsion beam axle downward and remove the coil spring (A).
- Installation is the reverse of removal.
Inspection
- Check the coil spring for cracks and deformation.
- Check the coil spring insulator for damage and deformation.
Test yourself
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