Suspension Spring ( Coil / Leaf ): Service and Repair

SPRING-REAR-COIL

REMOVAL
1. Raise and support the vehicle.





2. Support the axle with a suitable holding fixture.
3. Remove the lower shock bolt.
4. Remove the bell crank bolt (4) to the rear axle.





5. Lower the jack to remove the spring and isolator from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION

Note: All torques should be made with the full vehicle weight on the ground being supported by the tires.





1. Position spring (3) to the vehicle on top of the isolator (2).
2. Align the springs (3) to the spring pockets.
3. Raise the rear axle into place.





4. Install the bell crank bolt (4) to the rear axle.
Tighten to 251 Nm (185 ft. lbs.).
5. Install the lower shock bolts to the rear axle.
Tighten to 102 Nm (75 ft. lbs.).
6. Remove the holding fixture for the rear axle.