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REAR SHOCK ABSORBER AND SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

BME021405910W01

  Caution

  • Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS wheel-speed sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the harness if it is pulled by mistake. Before performing the following procedures, remove the ABS wheel-speed sensor (axle side) and fix it to an appropriate place where the sensor will not be pulled by mistake while servicing the vehicle.
  • Be careful when using the jack to avoid damaging the brake pipe and hose.

1. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

2. Install in the reverse order of removal.

3. Bleed the air from the brake system. (See AIR BLEEDING.)

1 | Brake pipe
2 | ABS sensor harness bracket
3 | Parking brake cable bracket
4 | Rear shock absorber (See Rear Shock Absorber Removal Note.) (See Rear Shock Absorber installation Note.)
5 | Coil spring
6 | Upper spring seat rubber
7 | Lower spring seat rubber
8 | Bound stopper

## Rear Shock Absorber Removal Note

1. Support the lower torsion beam axle using a jack, and jack up the torsion beam axle until the shook absorber is free.

2. Remove the shock absorber.

## Rear Shock Absorber installation Note

1. Install the coil spring with the bottom end facing the front of the vehicle.