Sidekick JSS 4D Hard Top 2WD L4-1.8L (1997)
1. Compress spring with special tool (A) until total length becomes about 305 mm (12.0 inch) as shown.
Length "a": 305 mm (12.0 inch)
NOTE: Upper and lower diameters of coil spring are different. Bring larger diameter end at bottom.
2. Install coil spring with special tool (A) on spring seat of axle housing and then raise axle housing.
NOTE: When seating coil spring, mate spring end with stepped part of rear axle spring seat as shown.
3. Remove special tool (A) from coil spring.
4. Install shock absorber lower bolt. For its proper installing direction, refer to figure. Nut should not be tightened.
5. Install wheel and tighten wheel nuts to specified torque.
Tightening Torque (a): 95 Nm (69.0 ft. lbs.)
