850 Turbo L5-2.3L Turbo VIN 57 B5234FT (1996)
Suspension Spring ( Coil / Leaf ): Service and Repair
Rear Suspension
Tools Required
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999 5498 Socket Wrench
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999-5499 Spanner
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999 5500 Socket Wrench
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999 5501 Spanner
Replacement
1. 4-door (cloth side panel)
a. Remove support panel under front edge of carpet
b. Cut the side panel vents front and rear as illustrated. Fold up the panel cover which covers the shock absorber mounting.
5-door
a. Remove front floor panel screws. Pull panel backwards to release it from its front mountings. Remove panel.
2. Raise the back of the car so that the wheels are free off the ground.
3. Remove the two upper shock absorber mounting bolts.
NOTE: Springs should not be loaded when the bolts are undone.
