Rear Coil Spring Removal and Installation: Removal

Hoist vehicle and remove rear wheels.
Dismount rear differential (4WD model) referring to REAR DIFFERENTIAL DISMOUNTING AND REMOUNTING .
Remove rear fender lining (1) and then loosen rear axle bolt (2) a little.
CAUTION: Do not reuse rear axle bolt. Otherwise, bolt may loosen.

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Fender Lining And Rear Axle Bolt
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Support both ends of rear axle (1) by using two floor jacks (2).

Fig 2: Supporting Ends Of Rear Axle
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Detach each lower end (2) of shock absorbers (1) (right and left) from rear axle.
Lower rear axle gradually as far down as the coil spring can be removed.
CAUTION: Be careful not to lower rear axle down too much.
It may cause damage to brake flexible hose, wheel speed sensor lead wire and parking brake cable.
Remove coil spring (3).

Fig 3: Identifying Lower End Of Shock Absorbers And Coil Spring
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Remove spring upper seat (1) from vehicle body and lower seat (2) from rear axle.

Fig 4: Identifying Spring Upper Seat
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