Rear Coil Spring Insulators Replacement

Rear Coil Spring Insulators Replacement

Tools Required
^ J24319-01 Steering Linkage and Tie Rod Puller

Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Support the control arm with a jack stand.





3. Remove the automatic level control air tube from the shock.
4. Remove the lower shock absorber lower retaining bolts.





5. Remove the adjustment link retaining nut.

Notice: When separating a linkage joint, DO NOT try to disengage the joint by driving a wedge between the joint and the attached part. Seal Damage may result.





6. Using J24319-B separate the adjustment link from the lower control arm.
7. Slowly lower the control arm onto the support assembly.





8. Pry under the lower spring insulator. Remove the spring with the insulator.
9. Remove the jounce bumper, if necessary, by pulling downward.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the jounce bumper by inserting the retainer into the body of the vehicle.
2. Install the spring and the lower insulator. Ensure that the insulator is seated in the control arm.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Raise the lower control arm.





4. Install the lower shock absorber retaining bolts.
Tighten the lower shock absorber retaining bolts to 24 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).





5. Install the adjustment link to the lower control arm.
6. Install the adjustment link retaining nut.
Tighten the nut to 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.) plus an additional 180 degrees.
7. Install the automatic level control air tube to the shock.
8. Install the tire and the wheel.
9. Lower the vehicle.