Coil Spring Replacement

Coil Spring Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the rear tire and wheel assembly.
3. Use a OTC 204-167 spring compressor and OTC 204-167-01 adapter shoes or equivalent on vehicle spring compressor to compress the coil spring.
4. Using a suitable jack stand, support the lower control arm.
5. Loosen the lower control arm to support bolt and nut.




6. Remove the lower control arm to knuckle bolt and nut.





Caution: To prevent personal injury and/or component damage, use the proper tools to support the lower control arm when removing the coil spring. The coil spring is under extreme pressure and can become a projectile should the spring separate from the lower control arm before all of the tension is relieved.

7. Use the jackstand to swing the lower control arm downward with the coil spring attached.




8. Remove the coil spring (1) from the lower control arm.
9. Inspect the coil spring upper (2) and lower (3) insulators for damage, replace as necessary.

Installation Procedure





Important: Be sure that the coil spring upper (2) and lower (3) insulators are properly seated prior to installation of the coil spring (1).

1. Position the coil spring (1) onto the lower control arm.




2. Use the jack stand to raise the lower control arm upward into position.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

3. Install the lower control arm to knuckle bolt and nut.

Tighten the bolt and nut to 60 N.m (44 lb ft) plus an additional 70 degrees rotation.

4. Tighten the lower control arm to support bolt and nut.

Tighten the bolt and nut to 110 N.m (81 lb ft).

5. Remove the OTC 204-167 spring compressor and OTC 204-167-01 adapter shoes or equivalent from the vehicle.
6. Remove the jack stand from under the vehicle.
7. Install the rear tire and wheel assembly.
8. Lower the vehicle.
9. Check the rear wheel alignment. Refer to Measuring Wheel Alignment.