Rear Coil Spring Replacement

Rear Coil Spring Replacement

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

Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the tires and wheels.
3. Support the control arm with a suitable jack.





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





6. Remove the adjustment link retaining nut.





7. Using J24319-B separate the adjustment link from the lower control arm.





8. Slowly lower the control arm until it bottoms on the support assembly.
9. Using a pry bar, pry under the lower spring insulator and remove the spring with the insulator.
10. Remove the upper insulator by pulling downward.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the upper insulator in body.





2. Install the lower insulator in the control arm.
3. Install the spring ensuring the insulator is seated in the control arm.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.





4. Raise the lower control arm and install the lower shock bolts to the control arm.
Tighten the lower shock 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 adjustment link retaining nut to 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.) plus an additional 180 degrees.
7. Connect the automatic level control air tube to the shock.
8. Install the tires and wheels.
9. Lower the vehicle.