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Rear Coil Spring: Removal

  1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL 
  2. SEPARATE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER 
    1. Support the rear axle housing.
      2. Fig 1: Identifying Rear Axle Housing Bolt
      G04964624Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the bolt and separate the shock absorber.
  3. SEPARATE REAR BRAKE TUBE FLEXIBLE HOSE 
    1. Using a union nut wrench, separate the 2 brake tubes.

      HINT:

      Use a container to catch the brake fluid.

      Fig 2: Identifying Flexible Hoses Clips
      G05579653Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the 2 clips and disconnect the 2 flexible hoses.
  4. REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING 
    1. Start to lower the rear axle housing.
      NOTE: Do not snap the brake line or the parking brake cable.
    2. While lowering the rear axle housing, remove the coil spring.
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