Rear Coil Spring Removal/Installation: Notes

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Remove the rear stabilizer. See REAR STABILIZER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
Remove in the order indicated. See Fig 1.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust it if necessary. See WHEEL ALIGNMENT .

Fig 1: Rear Coil Spring With Torque Specifications

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