Coil Spring

Fig. 13 Coil spring replacement. 4 X 2 models:

4 X 2 MODELS
1. Raise and support front of vehicle. Support axle.
2. Remove lower retainer nut and lower retainer, Fig. 13. Lower axle until it hangs unsupported.
3. Insert pry bar between axles and force appropriate I-beam axle down far enough to allow spring to be lifted over bolt in lower spring seat. Rotate spring until retainer on upper spring seat is cleared. Remove spring. The axle must be supported when replacing spring and not be permitted to hang by the brake hose. If the length of the brake hose is not sufficient to permit spring replacement, it will be necessary to remove the disc brake caliper. Do not suspend caliper by brake hose, if removed.
4. Reverse procedure to install. Install bolt in axle arm and tighten nut all the way down. Install top of spring into upper spring seat and rotate into position. Raise axle until spring is seated in lower spring upper seat. Install lower retainer and nut.

Fig. 14 Coil spring replacement. 4 X 4 models:

4 X 4 MODELS
1. Raise and support front of vehicle. Support axle with a suitable jack so the spring is compressed.
2. Remove shock absorber to radius arm attaching bolt, then remove shock absorber from bracket.
3. Remove spring lower retainer attaching nut, then the retainer.
4. Lower axle until all spring tension is released, then remove spring by rotating upper coil out of tabs in upper spring seat, Fig. 14.
5. Remove spacer and seat from spring and the stud from axle assembly, if necessary. The axle must be supported when replacing spring and not be permitted to hang by the brake hose. If the length of the brake hose is not sufficient to permit spring replacement, it will be necessary to remove the disc brake caliper. Do not suspend caliper by brake hose, if removed.
6. Reverse procedure to install.