Replacing Rear Springs

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Replacing Rear Springs

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Replacing Rear Springs

1
Jack up car & unbolt axle shaft from dreiveshaft stub

2
Detach the stabaliser barfrom link rod

3
Detach the brake pipe from the bracket on the body and unclip brake pipes from floor

4
Support the lower suspention arm placing the spring under load.

5
Disconnect the shock absorber from the lower suspention arm

6
Unscrew the rear axle front crossmember mounting from the body

7
Lower the lower suspention arm and remove the rear spring and rubber pad from the car .

Refit

1
Locate the rear spring and rubber pad in position & raise the lower suspention arm , making sure that the spring is seated correctly

2
Secure the rear axle front crossmember to the body .

3
Raise the lower suspention arm ( placing spring under load ) & secure the shock absorber to the lowr arm .

4
Lower the lower suspention arm

5
Clip & secure brake pipe.

6
Attach the axle shaft to the driveshaft stub.

7
Connect the stabaliser bar to link rod

Lower car .


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