Front Coil Spring

Fig. 8 Coil spring removal. (typical):

1. Raise front of vehicle and place jack stands under frame, allowing control arms to hang free.
2. Disconnect shock absorber and stabilizer bar from lower control arm.
3. Install tool J-23028 or similar tool onto a suitable jack, Fig.. 8, place jack under cross shaft so cross shaft seats in grooves of tool.
4. Place a safety chain through coil spring and lower control arm, then raise jack, relieving tension from coil spring.
5. Remove cross shaft to crossmember U-bolts, lower jack slowly and remove spring.
6. Reverse procedure to install.