Final tightening for rubber parts requires to be carried out
under unladen condition with tires on ground.
Coil Spring and Shock Absorber
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Refer to ``Removal and Installation'', ``REAR SUSPENSION'',
RA-13.
When installing coil spring, pay attention to its direction.
Be sure spring rubber seat is not twisted and has not slipped
off when installing coil spring.
INSPECTION
+Check coil spring for yield, deformation or cracks.
+Check shock absorber for oil leakage, cracks or deformation.
+Check all rubber parts for wear, cracks or deformation. Replace
if necessary.
Upper Link, Lower Link and Panhard Rod
INSPECTION
Check for cracks, distortion or other damage. Replace if necessary.
BUSHING REPLACEMENT
Check for cracks or other damage. Replace with suitable tool if
necessary.
+Remove bushing with suitable tool.
When installing bushing, apply a coat of 1% soapy water to
outer wall of bushing.
Always install new bushing.
Do not tap end face of bushing directly with a hammer.
SRA851A
SRA852A
SRA898
SRA900
REAR SUSPENSION
Removal and Installation (Cont'd)
RA-14
INSTALLATION
When installing each link, pay attention to direction of nuts
and bolts.
When installing each rubber part, ®nal tightening must be car-
ried out under unladen condition with tires on ground.
Stabilizer Bar
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
+When removing and installing stabilizer bar, ®x portion A.
+Install stabilizer bar with ball joint socket properly placed.
SRA766A
SFA449BA
REAR SUSPENSION
Upper Link, Lower Link and Panhard Rod
(Cont'd)
RA-15
