Rear

Spring-Coil





Special Tool(s)

Removal

CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure can result in major service expense. A new part with the same part number must be installed if installation becomes necessary. If substitution is necessary, the part must be of the same finish and property class. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct retention of these parts.

All vehicles





1. Mark the rear shock absorber relative to the protective sleeve with the vehicle in a static, level ground position (curb height).
2. Raise the vehicle.





3. Disconnect the anti-lock sensor wire.





4. Remove the bolt and the parking brake cable bracket. Discard the bolt.

Vehicles equipped with a 4.6L 2V engine

5. Remove the stabilizer bar.

All vehicles

6. Support the differential housing with a jack stand.
7. Position the special tool 014-00942 under the rear lower suspension arm and bushing-to-axle pivot bolt.





8. Remove and discard the pivot bolt and nut.





9. Remove the spring (5560).
1 Slowly lower the arm with the special tool 014-00942.
2 Remove the rear spring and the rear spring insulators.

Installation

All vehicles





1. NOTE: Inspect the insulators for wear or damage. Install new insulators if necessary.

Install the upper insulator on the spring.





2. Install the lower insulator on the lower arm.





3. Install the rear spring. Make sure the pigtail on the lower arm is at the rear of the vehicle and pointing toward the left side of the vehicle.





4. Install the pivot bolt.
1 Carefully raise the lower arm into position with the special tool 014-00942.
2 Install a new pivot bolt and nut. Do not tighten at this time.
5. Remove the special tool 014-00942.





6. Raise the suspension until the shock absorber is compressed to the alignment mark (curb height).





7. Tighten the lower arm-to-axle pivot bolt.
8. Lower the rear suspension and remove the jack stand.

Vehicles equipped with a 4.6L 2V engine

9. Install the stabilizer bar.

All vehicles





10. Install the parking brake cable bracket and a new bolt.





11. Connect the anti-lock sensor wire.
12. Lower the vehicle.