L-Series Sedan (4 Door) 2WD F4-1781cc 1.8L SOHC (MPFI) (1985)
Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber: Service and Repair
Rear Suspension
Fig. 6 Conventional rear suspension assembly exploded view. 1985
Conventional Suspension
1.
Raise and support rear of vehicle, ensuring that rear suspension is unloaded.
2.
Remove 2 upper shock absorber mounting bolts.
3.
Remove lower mounting bolt and the coil spring/shock absorber assembly.
4.
Mount assembly in suitable spring compressor ensuring that projections on compressor are seated on inner diameter of spring.
5.
Compress spring until tension is relieved from spring seats, then remove rod connecting nuts, Figs. 6 and 7.