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Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber > < Suspension Spring ( Coil / Leaf )|Service and Repair
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Release tension on spring and remove spring tensioner.

Note installation position. 

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The spring start - arrow - must touch top of spring seat.

Removing shock absorber 
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Coil spring must be removed beforehand

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Remove bolts - 1 - while vehicle stands on wheels. If necessary, lift vehicle until bolts are accessible.

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Remove shock absorber hex bolt - 1 - from axle.

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For greater clarity, the illustration shows the procedure without the wheel.

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Remove shock absorber.

Installing shock absorber 
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Installation is in reverse order of removal.

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Tightening torques go to Tightening torques of rear axle

Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber > < Suspension Spring ( Coil / Leaf )|Service and Repair