Rear Coil Spring Installation Note

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Install the rear coil spring so that the yellow paint is pointed upward of the vehicle.

Fig 1: Rear Coil Spring Yellow Paint Mark
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Align the upper end of the rear coil spring with the step of the upper spring seat rubber.
Align the lower end of the rear coil spring with the step of the lower spring seat rubber.
Position the jack under the rear lower arm and jack up slowly.

Fig 2: Supporting Rear Lower Arm Using Jack
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Install the rear lower arm outer bolt.