RX 350 FWD V6-3.5L (2GR-FE) (2010)
Suspension Spring ( Coil / Leaf ): Service and Repair
Removal
Up to 08/2009
REAR SUSPENSION: REAR COIL SPRING: REMOVAL
HINT
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Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
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The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
2. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER See: Control Arm/Service and Repair/Rear Lower Arm/Removal
3. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the 2 nuts (A) and rear stabilizer link sub-assembly from the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.
(b) Remove the nut (B) and separate the rear stabilizer link sub-assembly from the rear stabilizer bar.
HINT
If the ball joint turns together with the nut (B), use a hexagon wrench (6 mm) to hold the stud bolt.
4. REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING
(a) Put matchmarks on the adjust cams and the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
Text in Illustration
(b) Using a jack and wooden block, jack up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly to replicate standard vehicle height conditions.
CAUTION:
Do not jack up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly too high as the vehicle may fall.
(c) Loosen the nut (A).
NOTICE:
When loosening the nut (A), keep the toe adjust cam from rotating.
(d) Remove the bolt (B), nut and separate the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.
NOTICE:
Since the stopper nut is used, loosen the bolt (B).
(e) Slowly lower the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly, and remove the rear coil spring.