Rear Damper/Spring Removal and Installation

Rear Damper/Spring Removal and Installation

Removal

1. Remove the spare tire (if equipped) from the trunk.

2. Raise the rear of the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations. Service and Repair

3. Remove the rear wheel.

4. Remove the flange nuts (A) from the top of the damper.






5. Remove the flange bolt (A) at the bottom of the damper.






6. Lower the lower arm, and remove the damper/spring (A).
NOTE: Be careful not to damage the body.






Installation

1. Lower the lower arm, and position the damper/spring (A) in the body.
NOTE: Be careful not to damage the body.






2. Loosely install the new flange nuts (A) onto the top of the damper studs.






3. Position the bottom of the damper on the lower arm (A).

4. Install the new flange bolt (B), and lightly tighten.

5. Raise the suspension until the vehicle just lifts off the safety stand.

6. Tighten the flange bolt connecting the damper bottom to the lower arm to the specified torque value.

7. Tighten the flange nuts on the top of the damper to the specified torque value.

8. Clean the mating surfaces of the brake disc and the inside of the wheel, then install the rear wheel.

9. Check the wheel alignment, and adjust it if necessary. Service and Repair

10. Put the spare tire (if equipped) back in the trunk.