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9.5. REMOVAL OF REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
AND COIL SPRINGS
1) Lift the car using two-post lift.
2) Remove Rear Wheel.
3) Position the hydraulic jack below the coil spring
pad of torsion beam in such a way that it slightly
compresses the spring.
4) Loosen rear Shock Absorber bottom fastener
5) Similarly carry out the above steps for the other
side.
6) Remove both the shock absorber fasteners
holding the torsion beam using hydraulic jack at
any one side.
7) Now slowly release and hold the hydraulic jack
pressure so that both the coil springs along with
top rubber can be pulled out.
CAUTION:
Do not lower the torsion beam below
certain level as the brake hoses will be damaged.
8) Remove Rear Shock Absorber top mounting
nyloc nut fastener inside luggage compartment.
9) Remove Rear Shock Absorber.
DISASSEMBLY OF REAR SHOCK ABSORBER