Mariner 4WD L4-2.3L VIN Z (2005)
Suspension Spring ( Coil / Leaf ): Service and Repair
Rear
Spring
Removal
NOTE: LH is shown, RH is similar.
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Support the wheel knuckle and remove the upper ball joint nut.
3. Remove the lower shock absorber nut, washer, and bolt.
4. Remove the upper arm inner bolt.
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Loosen the lower arm inner bolt.
5. NOTE: Note the position of the coil spring insulator and coil spring for installation.
Carefully lower the wheel knuckle support.
6. Remove the coil spring.
Installation
1. Align the coil spring and coil spring insulator to the previously noted position.
2. Carefully raise the wheel knuckle support.
3. Install the upper arm inner bolt.
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Tighten the upper and lower arm inner bolts to 115 Nm (85 ft. lbs.).
4. Install the lower shock absorber bolt, washer, and nut.
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Tighten the nut to 175 Nm (129 ft. lbs.).
5. Install the upper ball joint nut and remove the wheel knuckle support.
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Tighten the nut to 103 Nm (76 ft. lbs.).
