VehiCROSS 4WD V6-3.5L (1999)
Suspension Spring ( Coil / Leaf ): Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. Raise the vehicle and support the frame with suitable safety stands.
2. Support the rear axle case with a jack.
3. Remove the parking brake cable bracket from the trailing link.
4. Disconnect the stabilizer bar at the stabilizer link.
5. Remove the shock absorber from the axle case.
6. Remove spring insulator.
7. Remove the lower insulator and coil spring while lowering the rear axle case.
CAUTION: Be sure not to let the brake hose, parking brake cable, and breather hose extend to their full length.
INSPECTION AND REPAIR
Make necessary correction or parts replacement if wear, damage, corrosion or any other abnormal conditions are found through inspection.
Check the following parts:
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Coil spring
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Insulator
INSTALLATION
1. Install coil spring and make sure that the coil spring is installed in the proper position. Paint mark(1) should be downward.
2. Fit the end of the coil spring to the coil spring seat and mount the coil spring on the rear axle case.