Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Suzuki XL7. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE .
Remove the rear tire and wheel assembly. Refer to REMOVAL PROCEDURE .
Remove the stabilizer shaft link. Refer to REMOVAL PROCEDURE .
Position a jackstand underneath the lower control arm.
Raise the jackstand slightly to compress the coil spring.

Fig 1: Identifying Lower Shock Bolt & Nut
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Remove the lower shock bolt and nut.

Fig 2: Identifying Lower Control Arm To Support Frame Nut & Bolt
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Loosen the lower control arm to support frame nut and bolt.

Fig 3: Identifying Lower Control Arm To Knuckle Nut & Bolt
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Remove the lower control arm to knuckle nut and bolt.
Slowly lower the control arm in order to unload the coil spring.

Fig 4: Identifying Coil Spring Upper & Lower Insulators
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Remove the coil spring and insulators.