Coil Spring Removal and Installation: Removal

Hoist vehicle and remove rear wheel.
Support rear axle housing (1) by using floor jack (2).

Fig 1: Supporting Rear Axle Housing (1) By Using Floor Jack (2)
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Disconnect parking brake cable hanger (1) from chassis frame (4) and clamp (3) from cross member (2).

Fig 2: Disconnecting Parking Brake Cable Hanger From Chassis Frame And Clamp From Cross Member
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Remove shock absorber lower mounting bolt (2).

Fig 3: Removing Shock Absorber Lower Mounting Bolt (2)
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Remove wheel speed sensor clamps, E-ring and disconnect breather hose.
- For H25 engine model:
  Remove wheel speed sensor clamps (1) from upper rod (2) and axle housing (3), if equipped with ABS.
  
  For right side, remove E-ring for fixing brake pipe from cross member and disconnect breather hose from axle housing.
  
  Fig 4: Removing Wheel Speed Sensor Clamps (1) From Upper Rod (2) And Axle Housing
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- For H27 engine model:
Remove wheel speed sensor clamps (1) from vehicle and axle housing (2), if equipped with ABS.

For right side, remove E-ring for fixing brake pipe from cross member and disconnect breather hose from axle housing.

Fig 5: Removing Wheel Speed Sensor Clamps (1) From Vehicle And Axle Housing (2)
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Lower rear axle housing gradually as far down as where coil spring (1) can be removed.
Remove coil spring (1).

Fig 6: Removing Coil Spring (1)

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