Spring Replacement: Installation

Install the spring mounting cushion (A) and the spring mounting collar (C), then tighten the flange bolt (D) to the specified torque value.

Fig 1: Spring Mounting Cushion, Spring Mounting Collar, And Flange Bolt With Torque Specifications
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Install the spring (E) and the lower spring cushion (F). Align the bottom of the spring and the lower spring cushion with lower arm B as shown.
Position the floor jack at the connecting point of lower arm B and the knuckle.

Fig 2: Lower Spring Cushion, Spring And Lower Arm With Torque Specifications
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Slowly raise the floor jack until you align the bolt hole with the holes in lower arm B and the knuckle, then loosely install the new flange bolt (A).
Compress the damper by hand until you can align the bolt hole with the holes in lower arm B and the damper, then loosely install the new flange bolt (C).
Connect the stabilizer link to the lower arm B (see STABILIZER LINK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Raise the rear suspension with the floor jack until the vehicle just lifts off the safety stands, then tighten the flange bolts and the self-locking nut to the specified torque values.
Clean the mating surface of the brake disc/drum and the inside of the wheel, then install the rear wheel.
Check the rear wheel alignment, and adjust it if necessary (see WHEEL ALIGNMENT ).