Rear suspension coil springs- r r

Operation 4420A48 · Rear dampers and springs

Removing

Position the vehicle on the ramp.

1. Undo the bolts fixing the shock absorbers to the rear axle.

Slowly raise the car on the ramp.

2. Remove the rear suspension coil springs.

Refitting

Before refitting the rear coil spring, check that there are no cracks or distortions which would adversely affect its operation.

The rear coil springs are divided into two categories, identified by a stripe of paint on the centre coil. The springs fitted on the vehicle must belong to the same category.

Fit the rear coil spring, positioning it correctly in the appropriate housing on the rear axle and body.

Lower the axle so that the wheel rests fully on the ground.

Tighten the bolt securing the shock absorber to the body to axle.

Repeat the operation for both coil springs.

Remove the car from the ramps.