Rear Coil Spring Removal And Installation - Suzuki 2006 SX4 Service Manual

Rear Coil Spring Removal and Installation

CAUTION
!
Removal and Installation both coil springs
(right and left) at the same time to avoid rear
axle twisting and other damage.
Removal
1) Hoist vehicle and remove rear wheels.
2) Dismount rear differential (4WD model) referring to
"Rear Differential Dismounting and Remounting in
Section 3B".
3) Remove rear fender lining (1) and then loosen rear
axle bolt (2) a little.
CAUTION
!
Do not reuse rear axle bolt. Otherwise, bolt
may loosen.
1
2
4) Support both ends of rear axle (1) by using two floor
jacks (2).
2
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1
2
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5) Detach each lower end (2) of shock absorbers (1)
(right and left) from rear axle.
6) Lower rear axle gradually as far down as the coil
spring can be removed.
CAUTION
!
Be careful not to lower rear axle down too
much.
It may cause damage to brake flexible hose,
wheel speed sensor lead wire and parking
brake cable.
7) Remove coil spring (3).
3
8) Remove spring upper seat (1) from vehicle body and
lower seat (2) from rear axle.
1
Rear Suspension:
1
2
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2
I5RW0A230011-01
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